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N841 ESM

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,763 mi
Last recorded117,763 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 ESM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 117,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 117,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 111,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 111,682 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise offside rear tyre has a nail in it too close to inner edge to repair

both front outer cv boots are badly perished.

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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N841 ESM is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N841 ESM, 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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What year was N841 ESM registered?

N841 ESM is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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