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M488 VMM

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,358 mi
Last recorded117,358 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 VMM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2006 117,358 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise engine overheating

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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M488 VMM is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M488 VMM, 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 M488 VMM registered?

M488 VMM is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M488 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 VMM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M488 VMM have outstanding finance?

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