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S297 JSE

1998 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 JSE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,210 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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S297 JSE is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S297 JSE, 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 S297 JSE registered?

S297 JSE is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S297 JSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 JSE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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