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N386 HWW

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 HWW
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 98,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 93,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,472 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 84,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear outer sills †near side rear drum brake pipe

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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N386 HWW is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 81,031 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N386 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N386 HWW registered?

N386 HWW is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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