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R785 OFA

1998 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 OFA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,522 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,864 miles

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

all suspension parts are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,595 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,595 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,303 miles

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

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

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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R785 OFA is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R785 OFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R785 OFA registered?

R785 OFA is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R785 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 OFA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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