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V463 LJW

1999 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,418 mi
Last recorded46,418 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV463 LJW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2006 46,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,194 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 41,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

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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V463 LJW is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 60,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V463 LJW, 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 27 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 V463 LJW registered?

V463 LJW is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V463 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V463 LJW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V463 LJW have outstanding finance?

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