MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
same as original VT32 advise sheet issued
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all corroded brake pipes are close to their limits and advise replaced
brake pedal rubber worn
brake pedal slightly spongy may be due to new pads fitted
engine sump corroded
nearside front headlamp lens damage
signs of uneven braking on front service brake
signs of uneven braking on rear service brake
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N287 UTT is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N287 UTT, 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 N287 UTT registered?
N287 UTT is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 1996.
Is N287 UTT safe to buy?
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