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N427 PPA

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,694 mi
Last recorded107,694 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 PPA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front number plate is de-laminating and will soon need replacing

nearside rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 101,258 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,258 miles

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and front to rear fuel lines

corrosion to sills and front panel

exhaust downpipe bracket adrift

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake flexi hoses in poor condition

side repeaters faded

Fail 12 Dec 2007 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated/poor condition

corrosion to sills and front panel

exhaust front pipe bracket adrift

front anti roll bar bushes heavily perished

indicator side repeater lamps faded

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 92,108 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,205 miles

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

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

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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N427 PPA is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N427 PPA, 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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N427 PPA is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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