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T245 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,601 mi
Last recorded78,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 61,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T245 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T245 VPC, 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 T245 VPC registered?

T245 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T245 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T245 VPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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