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M483 HDL

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,175 mi
Last recorded38,175 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM483 HDL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,313 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,818 miles

offside front driveshaft boot has slight lubricant leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 30,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front driveshaft boot has slight lubricant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,761 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,761 miles

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

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 29,535 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 29,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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M483 HDL is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M483 HDL, 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 M483 HDL registered?

M483 HDL is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M483 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M483 HDL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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