MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake pipes corroded
slight exhaust blow
slight fluffing/ fraying o/s/f seat belt
some suspention bushes deteriated
rear brake pipes corroded
slight exhaust blow
slight fluffing/ fraying o/s/f seat belt
some suspention bushes deteriated
both cv boots perished
rear anti roll bar bushes slight play
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R436 JDV is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R436 JDV, 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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How do I check the history of R436 JDV?
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What year was R436 JDV registered?
R436 JDV is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R436 JDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R436 JDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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