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R275 KWY

1998 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 KWY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 121,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2010 121,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 116,822 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 116,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 113,638 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 113,617 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2007 109,198 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 109,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise all road springs corroding

advise front outer c v boots poor

advise handbrake cable not secure on offside

advise rear roll bar bushes poor

advise steering rack damp

advise wear in front outer c v joints

advise wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,190 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 103,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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R275 KWY is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R275 KWY, 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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R275 KWY is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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