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N258 BVT

1996 Kia Mentor

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,486 mi
Last recorded67,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 BVT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 67,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,687 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,573 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 55,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N258 BVT is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N258 BVT, 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 N258 BVT registered?

N258 BVT is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N258 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 BVT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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