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P606 LLP

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,555 mi
Last recorded55,555 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 LLP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lense smashed (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,510 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 53,491 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,329 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,339 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 39,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 29,387 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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P606 LLP is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P606 LLP, 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 P606 LLP registered?

P606 LLP is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P606 LLP safe to buy?

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