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R640 NMJ

1998 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,410 mi
Last recorded104,410 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 NMJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 104,410 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 99,944 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 99,944 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,944 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 82,944 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 81,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 72,903 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 72,903 miles

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

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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R640 NMJ is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver 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 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 R640 NMJ, 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 R640 NMJ registered?

R640 NMJ is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R640 NMJ safe to buy?

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