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R664 HHB

1998 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 HHB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 114,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 106,795 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 106,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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R664 HHB is a 1998 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R664 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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What year was R664 HHB registered?

R664 HHB is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R664 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R664 HHB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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