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T153 TNC

1999 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,930 mi
Last recorded81,930 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 TNC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 68,606 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,840 miles

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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T153 TNC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 60,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T153 TNC, 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 27 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T153 TNC registered?

T153 TNC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T153 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T153 TNC 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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