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N744 PTY

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 PTY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2006 106,900 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate damage

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear lamp lens damage

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N744 PTY is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N744 PTY, 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 N744 PTY registered?

N744 PTY is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N744 PTY safe to buy?

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