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P437 XBW

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 XBW
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,661 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED.

Both sides rear tyres are perished.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 61,645 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED.

Both sides rear tyres are perished.

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,606 miles

All rear & front to rear brake pipe heavely greased.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 57,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P437 XBW is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P437 XBW, 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 P437 XBW registered?

P437 XBW is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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