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N134 HGF

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,980 mi
Last recorded60,980 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 HGF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,980 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,603 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriating from inner edge resulting in cracks

Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,603 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre deteriating from inner edge resulting in cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,364 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre walls perished

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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N134 HGF 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 75%.

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 N134 HGF, 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 N134 HGF registered?

N134 HGF is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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