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R96 XAR

1997 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,712 mi
Last recorded70,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 XAR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2007 70,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 66,887 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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R96 XAR is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R96 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R96 XAR registered?

R96 XAR is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R96 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 XAR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R96 XAR have outstanding finance?

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