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M297 AJC

1994 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,562 mi
Last recorded87,562 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor Glx87,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 AJC
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,562 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 80,470 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 71,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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M297 AJC is a 1994 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M297 AJC, 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 M297 AJC registered?

M297 AJC is a 1994 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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