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Y297 EJR

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,264 mi
Last recorded89,264 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 EJR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,264 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 89,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,083 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 70,083 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,094 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 44,894 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for Y297 EJR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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