MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
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Y297 EJR is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2001 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 50,048 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 Y297 EJR, 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 25 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y297 EJR registered?
Y297 EJR is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 July 2001.
Is Y297 EJR safe to buy?
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