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R548 JGD

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,731 mi
Last recorded39,731 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 JGD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,731 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,799 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R548 JGD is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R548 JGD, 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 R548 JGD registered?

R548 JGD is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R548 JGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 JGD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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