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N373 FFA

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 FFA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,360 miles

both sills corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,599 miles

both brake pipes accross rear axle

nearside gaiter

offside balljoint

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,086 miles

both rear and nearside compensator to flexi hose

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,116 miles

front discs wearing.

power steering pulley wheel wobbling

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,470 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2008 54,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,643 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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N373 FFA is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N373 FFA, 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 N373 FFA registered?

N373 FFA is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N373 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N373 FFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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