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M447 RSA

1995 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 RSA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,120 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,861 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 49,162 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 49,162 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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M447 RSA is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M447 RSA, 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 M447 RSA registered?

M447 RSA is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M447 RSA safe to buy?

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