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R503 JGU

1998 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 JGU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2007 96,324 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2007 96,324 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 90,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear fuel pipes have excessive corrosion but not leaking

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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R503 JGU is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R503 JGU, 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 R503 JGU registered?

R503 JGU is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R503 JGU safe to buy?

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