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N376 GAH

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 GAH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak

anti roll bar rubbers cracking

brake flex ferrules rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear number plate cracked

surface cracks in outer cv boots

suspension very rusty

wheel archs rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

anti roll bar rubbers cracking

brake flex ferrules rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear number plate cracked

surface cracks in outer cv boots

suspension very rusty

wheel archs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,504 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner cv boot split

protective coating flaking off of brake pipes

rear number plate cracked

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner cv boot split

protective coating flaking off of brake pipes

rear number plate cracked

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,078 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

power steering pipes rusty

rear anti roll bar bushes cracking and washer missing no excessive movement found

rear number plate cracked

remaining brake pipes slightly corroded

rust on offside outer sill

Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

power steering pipes rusty

rear anti roll bar bushes cracking and washer missing no excessive movement found

rear number plate cracked

remaining brake pipes slightly corroded

rust on offside outer sill

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

protective cover peeling from brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,516 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 53,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N376 GAH is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N376 GAH, 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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N376 GAH is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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