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N338 CKP

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,384 mi
Last recorded156,384 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 CKP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 156,384 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 156,356 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 138,418 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 138,030 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,279 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,279 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N338 CKP is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue 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 N338 CKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N338 CKP registered?

N338 CKP is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N338 CKP safe to buy?

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