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R420 LCG

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,404 mi
Last recorded77,404 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 LCG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,404 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSOBERS POOR DAMPING ACTION

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

HAND BRAKE LEVER AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL DURING BRAKE TESTING

O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP LOOSE

SURFACE CORROSSION ON BOTH FRONT UNDER WING BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSOBERS POOR DAMPING ACTION

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

HAND BRAKE LEVER AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL DURING BRAKE TESTING

O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP LOOSE

SURFACE CORROSSION ON BOTH FRONT UNDER WING BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,953 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

ALL FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIBLE HOSES SURFACE CORRODED

EXCESSIVE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/F WIPER BLADE JUDDERING

Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,862 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

ns headlight adjuster is over active

osr tyre has cord structure exposed & worn through , this likely to cause a blowout situation

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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R420 LCG is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R420 LCG, 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 R420 LCG registered?

R420 LCG is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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