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N980 DWF

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 DWF
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished on walls and wall to tread area

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 102,111 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished on walls and wall to tread area

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,331 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 89,673 miles

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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N980 DWF is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N980 DWF, 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 N980 DWF registered?

N980 DWF is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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