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P691 APK

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 APK
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,694 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,881 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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P691 APK is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 81,031 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P691 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P691 APK registered?

P691 APK is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 2 November 1996.

Is P691 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 APK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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