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N794 FVW

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,707 mi
Last recorded119,707 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 FVW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,707 miles

slight corrosion and repairs on both body sills

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,310 miles

front tyres nearing limit

offside rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres nearing limit

offside rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,658 miles

front brake oads getting low

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 93,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,723 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,677 miles

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

play in o/s rack arm

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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N794 FVW is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N794 FVW, 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 N794 FVW registered?

N794 FVW is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N794 FVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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