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M329 PKR

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,051 mi
Last recorded73,051 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 PKR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 73,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 73,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 73,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

signs of corrosion to both front and rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to both front and rear subframes

Pass 7 Mar 2006 71,840 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 71,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M329 PKR is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 M329 PKR, 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 M329 PKR registered?

M329 PKR is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M329 PKR safe to buy?

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