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N896 VTT

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,095 mi
Last recorded94,095 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 VTT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,095 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,422 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,372 miles

advise rear light lens

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,364 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,268 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 79,758 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front head lights getting damp and starting to effect beam pattern

offside rear light lens damaged no white light

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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N896 VTT 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 N896 VTT, 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 N896 VTT registered?

N896 VTT is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N896 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 VTT 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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