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R765 XRA

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,157 mi
Last recorded60,157 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 XRA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 60,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,686 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 49,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,124 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre walls seperating

Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre walls seperating

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 37,677 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,119 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,856 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R765 XRA is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R765 XRA, 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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R765 XRA is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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