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R662 HHB

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,421 mi
Last recorded39,421 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 HHB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,904 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

minor cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 33,401 miles

Bodywork and dashboard damaged.

Exhaust badly corroded and deteriorated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s front tyre damaged on sidewall.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 33,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Bodywork and dashboard damaged.

Exhaust badly corroded and deteriorated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s front tyre damaged on sidewall.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

ns/ mirror deteriorated.

ns/f and os/f cv boots deteriorating.

ns/steering rack gaitor clip insecure.

one horn button in/op.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,610 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

ns/ mirror deteriorated.

ns/f and os/f cv boots deteriorating.

ns/steering rack gaitor clip insecure.

one horn button in/op.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,453 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres badley cracking

ns door mirror poor

ns horn button not working

osr breake efficencys low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 17,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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R662 HHB is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R662 HHB, 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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R662 HHB is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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