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M928 VSL

1994 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,502 mi
Last recorded70,502 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM928 VSL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2007 70,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,506 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 66,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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M928 VSL is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M928 VSL, 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 M928 VSL registered?

M928 VSL is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M928 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M928 VSL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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