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P71 YPR

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 YPR
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 73,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside outer c/v boot damp

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 28 May 2008 67,640 miles

rear lamps starting to fade

Pass 18 May 2007 58,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 58,699 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes from limit valve starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode at front of fuel tank

center brake light inop

Pass 16 May 2006 50,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front to rear fuel & brake pipes greased

rear suspension flaking

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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P71 YPR is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in White 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 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 81,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P71 YPR, 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 P71 YPR registered?

P71 YPR is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P71 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 YPR 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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