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R984 WVW

1998 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 WVW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

slight noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,397 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 88,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 81,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 60,635 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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R984 WVW is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R984 WVW, 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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R984 WVW is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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