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M224 XCR

1994 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,653 mi
Last recorded67,653 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 XCR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 67,653 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES LOW

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS STARTING TO CORRODE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE STRATING TO DISFIGURE

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S INNER AND OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

rear no platelamp lenses broken

Fail 14 May 2010 67,653 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES LOW

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS STARTING TO CORRODE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE STRATING TO DISFIGURE

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S INNER AND OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 May 2009 65,019 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

N/S FRONT INNER C/V GAITER SPLIT

Pass 8 May 2008 61,969 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

CHIP WINDSCREEN

GEAR STICK/LINKAGE MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

REPEATERS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

Fail 8 May 2008 61,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

CHIP WINDSCREEN

GEAR STICK/LINKAGE MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

REPEATERS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

Pass 11 May 2007 58,823 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 56,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 56,137 miles

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

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

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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M224 XCR is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M224 XCR, 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 M224 XCR registered?

M224 XCR is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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