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P904 YLJ

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 YLJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 85,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 76,146 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 76,146 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P904 YLJ is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P904 YLJ, 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 P904 YLJ registered?

P904 YLJ is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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