MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
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N790 YAO is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N790 YAO, 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 N790 YAO registered?
N790 YAO is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 April 1996.
Is N790 YAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for N790 YAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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