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M846 OSS

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 OSS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,622 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 54,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,047 miles

front no plate has slight damage

fuel tank and filler pipes badly corroded

slight leak of fluid from steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,459 miles

off & nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread

Fail 16 Jun 2007 49,453 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyre tread depth on approx 2.5mm

Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,333 miles

both rear outer sills getting corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,244 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2005 44,203 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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M846 OSS is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M846 OSS, 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 M846 OSS registered?

M846 OSS is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M846 OSS safe to buy?

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