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N694 DTS

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 DTS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 112,170 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 112,163 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,308 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 99,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N694 DTS is a 1996 Kia Mentor 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 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 N694 DTS, 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 N694 DTS registered?

N694 DTS is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N694 DTS safe to buy?

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