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P561 KHJ

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,337 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,113 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 71,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,398 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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P561 KHJ is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P561 KHJ, 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 P561 KHJ registered?

P561 KHJ is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P561 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 KHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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