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T294 MGA

1999 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,103 mi
Last recorded77,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 MGA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,103 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,946 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

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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T294 MGA is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 60,229 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 T294 MGA, 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 27 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T294 MGA registered?

T294 MGA is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T294 MGA safe to buy?

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