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M988 RKE

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 RKE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 75,809 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 29 May 2009 75,807 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 24 May 2008 75,233 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 75,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 74,479 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

petrol cap only opens with wire in boot

slight condensation in both headlamps

slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

Fail 24 May 2007 74,479 miles

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

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

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

petrol cap only opens with wire in boot

slight condensation in both headlamps

slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

Pass 27 May 2006 73,803 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 May 2006 73,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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M988 RKE is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M988 RKE, 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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M988 RKE is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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