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P685 JKN

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 JKN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 105,666 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 105,656 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,066 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 105,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 103,265 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2006 102,464 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,303 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 101,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P685 JKN is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P685 JKN, 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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P685 JKN is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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