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N290 SPM

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 SPM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 98,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust in poor condition

inner steering arms have slight play

rear brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 98,040 miles

coolant leak

inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,035 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,784 miles

Light corrosion to metal brake pipes

Light corrosion to suspension components

N/S & O/S Rear sill panels & wheel arches corroding

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,784 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Light corrosion to metal brake pipes

Light corrosion to suspension components

N/S & O/S Rear sill panels & wheel arches corroding

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,297 miles

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Inner wheel housing corroding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Sill panels & o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,297 miles

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

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

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Inner wheel housing corroding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Sill panels & o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,632 miles

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear of sill panels corroding (N/S holed)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear of sill panels corroding (N/S holed)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,804 miles

small rust hole in nsr outer sill

Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,467 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

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

Rear of both sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,558 miles

light corrosion on both rear outer sills and on brake pipes.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,230 miles

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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N290 SPM is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N290 SPM, 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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N290 SPM is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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