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M237 YGT

1994 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,644 mi
Last recorded48,644 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 YGT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,175 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,257 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 39,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,463 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,280 miles

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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M237 YGT is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M237 YGT, 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 M237 YGT registered?

M237 YGT is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M237 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 YGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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