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P345 PNP

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,160 mi
Last recorded112,160 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 PNP
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 112,160 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 112,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 105,468 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P345 PNP is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P345 PNP, 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 P345 PNP registered?

P345 PNP is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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