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L882 MNT

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,389 mi
Last recorded130,389 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 MNT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,389 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2 mm

sump heavilly corroded

back box blowing slight around tail pipe

both front side repeater bulbs slightly discolored

coolant leak

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 2 Sep 2008 130,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

back box blowing slight around tail pipe

both front side repeater bulbs slightly discolored

coolant leak

exhaust rubber broken

n/s/r tyre at 2 mm

sump heavilly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 128,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 128,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fan belt sqeeling

large oil leak

n/s/r anti roll bar bushes slight deteriation

sump heavilly corroded

Pass 30 May 2006 126,145 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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L882 MNT is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L882 MNT, 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 L882 MNT registered?

L882 MNT is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L882 MNT safe to buy?

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