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R87 TRD

1998 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 TRD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,752 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 87,975 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,345 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,974 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,974 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,738 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,859 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,411 miles

centre exhaust box corroded.

o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,148 miles

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

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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R87 TRD is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R87 TRD, 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 R87 TRD registered?

R87 TRD is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R87 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 TRD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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