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M216 LBO

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 LBO
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 133,525 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 128,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 128,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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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M216 LBO is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 84,884 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 M216 LBO, 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 31 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 M216 LBO registered?

M216 LBO is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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