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N324 TFJ

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,003 mi
Last recorded72,003 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 TFJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,978 miles

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

o/s mirror is held by tape

Pass 22 May 2013 69,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 67,984 miles

Offside front indicator lamp crack

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 67,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front indicator lamp crack

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 66,233 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 66,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,042 miles

power steering system slightly weeping

Fail 4 Jun 2008 61,042 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

power steering system slightly weeping

Pass 22 May 2007 58,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 55,128 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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N324 TFJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N324 TFJ, 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 N324 TFJ registered?

N324 TFJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 December 1995.

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