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N776 KWX

1996 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,286 mi
Last recorded70,286 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 KWX
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 70,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 65,078 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 65,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 58,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 48,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,330 miles

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

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

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

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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N776 KWX is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N776 KWX, 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 N776 KWX registered?

N776 KWX is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N776 KWX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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