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N648 LRL

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,831 mi
Last recorded81,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 LRL
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,831 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,831 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front x member russted not holed

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,058 miles

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

front x member russted not holed

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,467 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 71,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear backplates starting to corrode

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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N648 LRL is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N648 LRL, 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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What year was N648 LRL registered?

N648 LRL is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 28 October 1995.

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