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R32 TKN

1998 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 TKN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 140,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 135,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 128,816 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 128,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 120,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 120,499 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 114,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,054 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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R32 TKN is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R32 TKN, 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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R32 TKN is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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