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N711 SFJ

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,563 mi
Last recorded158,563 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 SFJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2007 158,563 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)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

FOG LIGHT SLIGHTY SHOWING PINK LIGHT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO GET DIRT BETWEEN IT

N/S/F TYRE TREAD GETTING VERY LOW

Pass 15 Nov 2006 154,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 154,352 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 148,964 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 148,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N711 SFJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N711 SFJ, 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 N711 SFJ registered?

N711 SFJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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