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S326 CBD

1998 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,097 mi
Last recorded87,097 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor66,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 CBD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,097 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 87,097 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,114 miles

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

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 62,554 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 62,522 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering pulls to left .Found during brake test.

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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S326 CBD is a 1998 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S326 CBD, 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 S326 CBD registered?

S326 CBD is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S326 CBD safe to buy?

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