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M970 XWA

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,111 mi
Last recorded32,111 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 XWA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,111 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 32,111 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

pipes to offside front ,nearside front,nearside rear all rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,004 miles

both main chassis brake pipes rusty

brake pipes on nearside & offside rear wheels rusty

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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M970 XWA is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M970 XWA, 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 M970 XWA registered?

M970 XWA is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 14 June 1995.

Is M970 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M970 XWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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