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M864 SHD

1994 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,701 mi
Last recorded97,701 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM864 SHD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FAIL ITEMS FOR CORROSION...o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches to turret...o/s/r strut coil spring retainer, front discs and pitting,inner/outter sills and sill ends, o/s/r wheel arch with sharp edges, n/s/r brake pipe...

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel lines corroded...ALL

rust chassis legs, front x member,inner sills to pans, closers and all underside....

Pass 6 Oct 2007 91,996 miles

Both rear suspension struts corroded

Corrosion present on vehicle sills and underside

Drivers side rear top sring mounting corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front anti-roll bar links worn

Front suspension struts and springs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak (level checked on service)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger side front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper linkage worn-advise replacement

Fail 1 Oct 2007 91,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Both rear suspension struts corroded

Drivers side rear top sring mounting corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front anti-roll bar links worn

Front suspension struts and springs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak (level checked on service)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger side front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper linkage worn-advise replacement

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,108 miles

Both front side repeater lamps slightly pale

Corrosion present on vehicle sills and front crossmember

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Both front side repeater lamps slightly pale

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion present on sills and front crossmember

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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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M864 SHD is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 M864 SHD, 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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M864 SHD is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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