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R993 CLS

1997 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,928 mi
Last recorded78,928 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 CLS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,928 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,827 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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R993 CLS is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R993 CLS, 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 R993 CLS registered?

R993 CLS is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R993 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 CLS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R993 CLS have outstanding finance?

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