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N398 KUS

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,604 mi
Last recorded143,604 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 KUS
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2007 143,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 128,713 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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N398 KUS is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 84,884 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N398 KUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N398 KUS is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 23 September 1995.

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