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R418 EUF

1998 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,694 mi
Last recorded60,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 EUF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,694 miles

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

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

fuel pipe underbody corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipe underbody corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 58,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 55,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,842 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn to limits

rear axle brake pipes rusted

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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R418 EUF is a 1998 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R418 EUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R418 EUF registered?

R418 EUF is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R418 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 EUF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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