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R951 FSC

1997 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 FSC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 79,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper too long

Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,531 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper too long

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,568 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,872 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 45,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,487 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,351 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 43,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 40,999 miles

fuel pipe front to rear corroded almost to excess

o/s/f indicator lens slightly insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,652 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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R951 FSC is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R951 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R951 FSC registered?

R951 FSC is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R951 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 FSC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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