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N76 LHU

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 LHU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 78,486 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,907 miles

o/s/ mirror

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,812 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,812 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,463 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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N76 LHU is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N76 LHU, 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 N76 LHU registered?

N76 LHU is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N76 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N76 LHU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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