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R430 GRE

1998 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 GRE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,019 miles

exhaust repaired with exhaust sealant

various areas starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2008 84,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 75,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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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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?

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