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P396 POW

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 POW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,631 miles

nearside constant velocity joint damp

nearside inner Rear position lamp(s) not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside constant velocity joint damp

nearside inner Rear position lamp(s) not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Pass 1 May 2010 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working)

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges & small cuts

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rust & welded patches

rusty brake pipes

rusty fuel pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside inner rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working)

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges & small cuts

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rust & welded patches

rusty brake pipes

rusty fuel pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,192 miles

n/s/r inner side lamp not working

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2008 87,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner side lamp not working

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,627 miles

n/s dip beam slightly dim

slight ex.leaks & corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2007 83,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s dip beam slightly dim

n/s/f pads low

slight ex.leaks & corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2006 79,104 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 79,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005
Fail 11 Nov 2005 72,151 miles

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

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

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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P396 POW is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P396 POW, 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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P396 POW is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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