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L576 NSO

1994 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,517 mi
Last recorded60,517 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor Glx87,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 NSO
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2008 60,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fuel breather pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,851 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 58,851 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,379 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 53,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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L576 NSO is a 1994 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 87,746 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L576 NSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L576 NSO registered?

L576 NSO is a 1994 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L576 NSO safe to buy?

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