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N404 CYB

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,742 mi
Last recorded79,742 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 CYB
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 78,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,209 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

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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N404 CYB is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N404 CYB, 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 N404 CYB registered?

N404 CYB is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N404 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 CYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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