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M481 YVF

1994 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor Glx87,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 YVF
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 116,448 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 116,446 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pipes covered in grease.

exhaust bracket broken.

gear lever dropped onto exhaust underneath.

n/s/f inner cv boot split.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,529 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 111,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 102,373 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 102,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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M481 YVF is a 1994 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 87,746 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M481 YVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M481 YVF registered?

M481 YVF is a 1994 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 7 November 1994.

Is M481 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M481 YVF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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