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P416 XGR

1996 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,941 mi
Last recorded35,941 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 XGR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,941 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion in suspension front and rear arms

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,300 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2006 34,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P416 XGR is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P416 XGR, 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 P416 XGR registered?

P416 XGR is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P416 XGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 XGR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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