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M445 RVJ

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,924 mi
Last recorded137,924 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 RVJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 137,924 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 134,265 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

n/s/r under sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2011 130,905 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 5 Jan 2011 130,901 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2010 128,524 miles

baffles loose in CAT

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight vapour on steering rack boot

Fail 12 Jan 2010 128,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

baffles loose in CAT

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight vapour on steering rack boot

Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,242 miles

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

both front suspension strut mountings deteriorating

chip mark in o/s & n/s windscreen

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorated

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

slight vapour on n/s & o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2008 121,937 miles

chip marks in front windscreen

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front steel brake pipe from flexible to front starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jan 2007 118,841 miles

chip marks in front windscreen

n/s & o/s front top suspension rubber mountings starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2006 115,102 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear steel brake pipes from rear junction starting to corrode

slight stone chip mark in front w/sceen

Fail 4 Jan 2006 115,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

chip marks in front windscreen

o/s & n/s steel brake pipes from master cylinder starting to corrode

rear silencer starting to corrode

steel brake pipes from junctions to front starting to corrode

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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M445 RVJ is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M445 RVJ, 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 M445 RVJ registered?

M445 RVJ is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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