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R964 GCG

1998 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,548 mi
Last recorded116,548 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 GCG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,548 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak auto gearbox area/ poss near side drive shaft seal/oil on top gearbox/ spilt????

Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both headlamp units slightly damp inside units

off side rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

petrol flap hinge slightly insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel flap hinge slightly insecure.

near side rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 22 Apr 2006 96,358 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 96,358 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R964 GCG is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R964 GCG, 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 R964 GCG registered?

R964 GCG is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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