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M329 SYD

1994 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 SYD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 87,892 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 87,891 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front rollbar link, washer detached but no movement

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 SYD is a 1994 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 SYD, 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 32 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 SYD registered?

M329 SYD is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M329 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M329 SYD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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