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N713 CRE

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,323 mi
Last recorded112,323 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN713 CRE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/r brake pipe (to flexy hose) corroded

rear outer sills (both) corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Sep 2013 103,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 97,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,629 miles

advise corrosion under vehicle.

both front drop links corroded and slightly perished.

both front tyres getting close to legal limit.

both front tyres starting to perish.

both rear drop links corroded and slightly perished.

both steering rack gaitors slightly damp.

chips in w/screen.

front number plate slightly cracked.

n/s sill starting to corroded.

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge.

n/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

o/s sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

slight crack in w/screen.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,621 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion under vehicle.

both front drop links corroded and slightly perished.

both front tyres getting close to legal limit.

both front tyres starting to perish.

both rear drop links corroded and slightly perished.

both steering rack gaitors slightly damp.

chips in w/screen.

front number plate slightly cracked.

n/s sill starting to corroded.

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge.

n/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

o/s sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r w/arch slightly corroded.

slight crack in w/screen.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,194 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 53,466 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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N713 CRE is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N713 CRE, 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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N713 CRE is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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