MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,957 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front shock absorber top mounts starting to split
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
O/s sill corroded to excess
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s rear tyre side walls in poor condition
O/s sill corroded to excess
n/s rear tyre side walls in poor condition
Minor damage zone A of windscreen
O/s/r tyre sidewalls split & in poor condition
O/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N980 JFC is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N980 JFC, 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 N980 JFC registered?
N980 JFC is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 January 1996.
Is N980 JFC safe to buy?
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