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R681 JSF

1998 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,938 mi
Last recorded45,938 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 JSF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,938 miles

exhaust system very rusty

under car rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2013 45,885 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system very rusty

under car rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,982 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,860 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 31,803 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,009 miles

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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R681 JSF is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R681 JSF, 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 R681 JSF registered?

R681 JSF is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R681 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 JSF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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