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S235 RJV

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,796 mi
Last recorded36,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 RJV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

b/s rear radius arms quite rusty

b/s rear trailing arms quite rusty

gearlever mountings broken

n/s front inner c/v joint gaiter split

n/s wiper arm hinge siezed

rear subframe getting quite rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,321 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

gearlever mounting broken

various metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,321 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

gear lever mounting broken

various metal brake pipes getting quite rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

gearlever lower mounting separated

metal brake pipe to o/s front getting quite corroded

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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S235 RJV is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S235 RJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S235 RJV registered?

S235 RJV is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S235 RJV safe to buy?

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