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L797 PWA

1994 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,063 mi
Last recorded80,063 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 PWA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 May 2012 80,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 74,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 71,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 68,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L797 PWA is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 L797 PWA, 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 32 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L797 PWA registered?

L797 PWA is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L797 PWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 PWA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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