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P461 UOS

1996 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,852 mi
Last recorded150,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 UOS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 150,852 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 150,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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P461 UOS is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P461 UOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P461 UOS registered?

P461 UOS is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P461 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 UOS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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