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M817 HTG

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,081 mi
Last recorded116,081 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 HTG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 116,081 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 115,759 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M817 HTG is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M817 HTG, 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 M817 HTG registered?

M817 HTG is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M817 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M817 HTG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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