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R611 XTR

1998 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,477 mi
Last recorded39,477 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 XTR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,412 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,580 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes corroding

front bumper slightly loose

rad worn

rear brake imb high

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot full of kit

both front brake pipes corroding

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

o/s/f ind loose

rad worn

rear brake imb high

Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot full of kit

both front brake pipes corroding

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

o/s/f ind loose

rad worn

rear brake imb high

Fail 8 Jun 2005 24,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper rubber splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2005 24,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper rubber splitting

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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R611 XTR is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Beige 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 R611 XTR, 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 R611 XTR registered?

R611 XTR is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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