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N890 UOD

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 UOD
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 115,657 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 115,641 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 109,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 109,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 102,760 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 102,760 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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N890 UOD is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 81,031 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N890 UOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N890 UOD registered?

N890 UOD is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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