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P440 FRP

1996 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,496 mi
Last recorded99,496 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 FRP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear window missing

Fail 6 Aug 2011 99,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear window missing

Pass 8 Aug 2010 94,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,443 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2009 90,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,312 miles

front ball joints worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear struts worn

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,693 miles

rear suspension weak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,744 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f and both rear brake pipes from flexi hoses corroded †rear suspension items corroded

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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P440 FRP is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P440 FRP, 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 P440 FRP registered?

P440 FRP is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P440 FRP safe to buy?

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