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P394 EUK

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,788 mi
Last recorded112,788 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 EUK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 112,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 112,788 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 103,519 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 103,519 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P394 EUK is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 74,283 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P394 EUK, 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 30 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P394 EUK registered?

P394 EUK is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P394 EUK safe to buy?

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