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M236 AOR

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,278 mi
Last recorded99,278 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 AOR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 99,278 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 99,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,204 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,132 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2007 65,841 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 83,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

hand brake cables cracking(outers)

tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 82,983 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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M236 AOR is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 76,634 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 M236 AOR, 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 31 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M236 AOR registered?

M236 AOR is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M236 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M236 AOR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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