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N826 JFV

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 JFV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,160 miles

front pads low

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

seapage around offside front steering rack gaitor

sump corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2010 94,160 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

seapage around offside front steering rack gaitor

sump corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 86,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage also front to rear brake pipes corrosion has started also steel brake pipe across offside rear axle beam is covered with coper grease unable to check for corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2008 86,102 miles

advise nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage also front to rear brake pipes corrosion has started also steel brake pipe across offside rear axle beam is covered with coper grease unable to check for corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 69,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

steel brake pipes corroded front both sides

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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N826 JFV is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N826 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N826 JFV registered?

N826 JFV is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N826 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N826 JFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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