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P196 YTT

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 YTT
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 104,317 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 104,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,236 miles

o/s sun visor removed.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 96,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in centre tread of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 86,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 86,322 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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P196 YTT is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P196 YTT, 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 P196 YTT registered?

P196 YTT is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P196 YTT safe to buy?

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