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P359 HNC

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 HNC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,421 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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P359 HNC is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P359 HNC, 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 P359 HNC registered?

P359 HNC is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P359 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 HNC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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