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L689 TEX

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,688 mi
Last recorded60,688 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 TEX
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 May 2007 60,688 miles

O/S FRONT S/BELT CATCH STIFF OPERATION. †EXHAUST/SILENCER CORRODED. †N/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIORATED. †FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION/HUB COMPONENTS CORRODED. †REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracks in front & rear number plates

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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L689 TEX is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 L689 TEX, 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 32 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L689 TEX registered?

L689 TEX is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is L689 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 TEX shows 2 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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