MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust repaired with exhaust sealant
various areas starting to corrode
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
various areas starting to corrode
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R430 GRE is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R430 GRE, 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 R430 GRE registered?
R430 GRE is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R430 GRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 GRE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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