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R983 WPU

1997 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,382 mi
Last recorded72,382 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 WPU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,382 miles

o/s front tyre is worn to 1. 6mm limit on inner edge

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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R983 WPU is a 1997 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R983 WPU, 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 R983 WPU registered?

R983 WPU is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R983 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 WPU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R983 WPU have outstanding finance?

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