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N214 RLJ

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,922 mi
Last recorded175,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 RLJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2007 175,922 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both front brake discs becoming worn

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and nearing limit

Pass 3 Jul 2006 165,045 miles

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

Nearside door mirror difficult to see in

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 165,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Passenger door mirror difficult to see in

Rear brake pipes starting to corrod

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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N214 RLJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N214 RLJ, 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 N214 RLJ registered?

N214 RLJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 December 1995.

Is N214 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 RLJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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