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M192 GMR

1994 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM192 GMR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 114,861 miles

PIN HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM

Fail 4 Nov 2006 114,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

metal brake pipes rear are in very poor condition

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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M192 GMR is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M192 GMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M192 GMR registered?

M192 GMR is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M192 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M192 GMR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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