MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front pads low
nearside rear brake pipes corroded
seapage around offside front steering rack gaitor
sump corroded
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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