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P123 YPR

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 YPR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 121,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 121,035 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gear stick insurce

Pass 10 Oct 2007 113,759 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 113,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,048 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 108,048 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise damage osr boot lid

advise gear change steady bar has been cut of

advise nsf anti roll link bar bent

advise rear gearbox bracket bolt loose

advise rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2005 100,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 100,038 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P123 YPR is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P123 YPR, 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 P123 YPR registered?

P123 YPR is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P123 YPR safe to buy?

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