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N879 MNY

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 MNY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,595 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,593 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,954 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N879 MNY is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White 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 N879 MNY, 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 N879 MNY registered?

N879 MNY is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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