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M606 TJL

1994 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM606 TJL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 115,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 115,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 109,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 97,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M606 TJL is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M606 TJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M606 TJL registered?

M606 TJL is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M606 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M606 TJL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M606 TJL have outstanding finance?

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