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R522 ECA

1998 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 ECA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,528 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 91,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,659 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,415 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 72,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 64,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,077 miles

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

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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R522 ECA is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R522 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R522 ECA registered?

R522 ECA is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R522 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 ECA shows 10 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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