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N388 KGH

1996 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,302 mi
Last recorded39,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 KGH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,302 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

DAMAGE ALL ROUND

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST

battery insecure

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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N388 KGH is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N388 KGH, 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 N388 KGH registered?

N388 KGH is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N388 KGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 KGH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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