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N831 VSA

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

62,212 mi
Last recorded62,212 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 VSA
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 57,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 56,807 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

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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N831 VSA is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N831 VSA, 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 N831 VSA registered?

N831 VSA is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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