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W291 RNT

2000 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,865 mi
Last recorded114,865 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 RNT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,865 miles

front brake pipes corroded before flexi.

o/s headlamp pattern faint (border pass).

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,209 miles

both front outer cv boots splitting

o/s headlamp slightly undefined image

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,591 miles

front brake squeel. †both outer c v boots splitting.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 77,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,941 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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W291 RNT is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,556 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 W291 RNT, 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 26 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W291 RNT registered?

W291 RNT is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W291 RNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W291 RNT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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