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N148 HGF

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,502 mi
Last recorded54,502 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 HGF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,913 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 32,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 32,058 miles

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

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

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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N148 HGF is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N148 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 N148 HGF registered?

N148 HGF is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N148 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 HGF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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