MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P478 HAR is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red 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 P478 HAR, 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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How do I check the history of P478 HAR?
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What year was P478 HAR registered?
P478 HAR is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 September 1996.
Is P478 HAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P478 HAR 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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