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M84 BBX

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM84 BBX
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 28 Nov 2011 118,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2010 117,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 114,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear arch corroded

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 109,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 109,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,399 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 93,361 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f lower ball joint cover split

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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M84 BBX is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M84 BBX, 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.

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M84 BBX is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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