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N210 GFM

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,964 mi
Last recorded57,964 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 GFM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 57,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre pressures look to be uneven

underside becoming heavaly corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 52,098 miles

Front and rear suspension components becoming heavaly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket begining to crack

Pass 13 May 2008 46,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,244 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,243 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,893 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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N210 GFM is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 74,283 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 N210 GFM, 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 30 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N210 GFM registered?

N210 GFM is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N210 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N210 GFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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