MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
note condition of o/s mirror
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
note repair to o/s mirror
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N839 HRV is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N839 HRV, 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
How do I check the history of N839 HRV?
You can check the full history of N839 HRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N839 HRV registered?
N839 HRV is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 June 1996.
Is N839 HRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N839 HRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N839 HRV have outstanding finance?
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