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R330 FBE

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 FBE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 67,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,991 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 65,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,774 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 62,774 miles

Front 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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R330 FBE is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R330 FBE, 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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What year was R330 FBE registered?

R330 FBE is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R330 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 FBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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