MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nail in o/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nail in o/s/f tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R204 SJW is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 66,092 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 R204 SJW, 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 28 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R204 SJW?
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What year was R204 SJW registered?
R204 SJW is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R204 SJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 SJW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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