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V635 LCF

1999 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,293 mi
Last recorded53,293 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV635 LCF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,293 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,293 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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V635 LCF is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V635 LCF, 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.

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What year was V635 LCF registered?

V635 LCF is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V635 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V635 LCF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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