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N83 SPB

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,190 mi
Last recorded63,190 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 SPB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,291 miles

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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N83 SPB is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N83 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N83 SPB registered?

N83 SPB is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N83 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N83 SPB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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