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N132 EBK

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 EBK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 126,530 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Front no plate cracked

N/S & O/S rear inner sills corroding

N/S & O/S rear wheel bearings very slight noise

N/S/F tyre soon

O/S/R shocker slight wear

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Steering rack slight wear

Fail 29 Sep 2008 126,530 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Front no plate cracked

N/S & O/S rear inner sills corroding

N/S & O/S rear wheel bearings very slight noise

N/S/F tyre soon

O/S/R shocker slight wear

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Steering rack slight wear

Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,526 miles

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

n/s rack slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2007 113,526 miles

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)

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

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

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

n/s rack slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2006 97,391 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 97,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 82,357 miles

corrosion brake pipes

front number plate damaged

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

tow ball partly obscuring raer numbar plate

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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N132 EBK is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N132 EBK, 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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N132 EBK is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N132 EBK safe to buy?

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