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R457 EFA

1998 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor Glx64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 EFA
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,002 miles

corrosion to all suspension springs

Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,002 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to all suspension springs

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,400 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 54,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to both front and both rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2006 47,442 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,442 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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R457 EFA is a 1998 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R457 EFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R457 EFA is a 1998 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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