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R442 UWA

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 UWA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 141,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 126,158 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 126,099 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,047 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 111,047 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,220 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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R442 UWA is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 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 R442 UWA, 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 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R442 UWA registered?

R442 UWA is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R442 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 UWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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