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N277 SFT

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,351 mi
Last recorded80,351 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 SFT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,351 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,626 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,608 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,728 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 54,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 47,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 41,068 miles

rear shockers seem slightly soft

steering rack gaiters are damp with oil

subframes corroded

suspension components 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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N277 SFT is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N277 SFT, 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 N277 SFT registered?

N277 SFT is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N277 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 SFT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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