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P674 FJA

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,547 mi
Last recorded41,547 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 FJA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 27,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 23,182 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside washer jet starting to block

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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P674 FJA is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P674 FJA, 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 P674 FJA registered?

P674 FJA is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P674 FJA safe to buy?

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