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P469 GWM

1996 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,382 mi
Last recorded83,382 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 GWM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 79,967 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pedal rubber detioriated

brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,915 miles

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

brake pipes greased.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,214 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,241 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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P469 GWM 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 62.5%.

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 P469 GWM, 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 P469 GWM registered?

P469 GWM is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P469 GWM safe to buy?

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