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N89 AYA

1995 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 AYA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2006 71,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 60,560 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 60,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N89 AYA is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N89 AYA, 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 N89 AYA registered?

N89 AYA is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N89 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 AYA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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