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M354 CSJ

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 CSJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 103,157 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 103,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M354 CSJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M354 CSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M354 CSJ registered?

M354 CSJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M354 CSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M354 CSJ shows 3 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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