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R980 GCG

1998 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 GCG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,602 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

moisture in both headlamps

rear brake pipes rusty almost to excess

rear brakes becomming uneven

slight judder on all brakes

struggled on emission test

temp fuel cap (lockable)

top of dashboard becomming de-bonded, almost into zone a and outside zone a

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,602 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

moisture in both headlamps

rear brake pipes rusty almost to excess

rear brakes becomming uneven

slight judder on all brakes

temp fuel cap (lockable)

top of dashboard becomming de bonded, almost into zone a and b

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,075 miles

exhaust pipe & silencer ,rear of catalyst,deteriorated & leaking slightly

front to rear fuel & brake pipes becoming very rusty!!!

nearside mirror not attached

nearside rear tyre perished

one horn button not working on steering wheel.

rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

slight judder front brakes

Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust pipe & silencer ,rear of catalyst,deteriorated & leaking slightly

front to rear fuel & brake pipes becoming very rusty!!!

nearside mirror not attached

nearside rear tyre perished

one horn button not working on steering wheel.

rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

slight judder front brakes

Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,385 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 49,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R980 GCG is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R980 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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R980 GCG is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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