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R795 NRU

1998 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,186 mi
Last recorded31,186 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 NRU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,186 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,628 miles

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

ball joint rubbers split

discs scored

pads wearing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,242 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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R795 NRU is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R795 NRU, 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 R795 NRU registered?

R795 NRU is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R795 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R795 NRU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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