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P438 TDL

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,916 mi
Last recorded51,916 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 TDL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,916 miles

rear brake pipes corroding...slight blow from centre exhaust...front brake disc's worn...front an rear no plates in poor condition...both n/s tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front brake hose ferrels starting to corrode

both front springs corroded

cv boots osf starting to split

front discs in poor condition

middle exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,861 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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P438 TDL is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue 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 P438 TDL, 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 P438 TDL registered?

P438 TDL is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P438 TDL 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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