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R677 XWG

1998 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,398 mi
Last recorded91,398 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 XWG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,398 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,398 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,361 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 81,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 74,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R677 XWG is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Black 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 R677 XWG, 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 R677 XWG registered?

R677 XWG is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R677 XWG safe to buy?

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