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P171 BAO

1996 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,550 mi
Last recorded88,550 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 BAO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 88,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar link arm washer missing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 82,617 miles

both front tyres are on 2.5mm

both sets of rear anti roll bar link arm bushes are perished

front pipe flexy exhaust poor

hand brake high

offside track rod arm dust cover split

Fail 12 May 2009 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both front tyres are on 2.5mm

both sets of rear anti roll bar link arm bushes are perished

front pipe flexy exhaust poor

hand brake high

offside track rod arm dust cover split

Pass 20 May 2008 76,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti rool bar link arm bushes perishing and washer on right hand side corroded heavily

Fail 23 May 2007 69,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 69,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,860 miles

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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P171 BAO is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P171 BAO, 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 P171 BAO registered?

P171 BAO is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P171 BAO safe to buy?

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