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N193 VPB

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,263 mi
Last recorded109,263 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 VPB
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 109,263 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 101,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 101,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,909 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 89,912 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 89,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N193 VPB is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N193 VPB, 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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N193 VPB is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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