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V761 MOO

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 MOO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,100 miles

emmisions high!!.

front pads low to limit..

n/s/f tyre low to limit..

o/s/r tyre balding.

rear foot shows minimal effort....

small hole in rear box..

weep on power steering system..

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

washers could be better

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,606 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,358 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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V761 MOO is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V761 MOO, 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 V761 MOO registered?

V761 MOO is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V761 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 MOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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