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T251 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,636 mi
Last recorded55,636 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside headlamp lens

offside headlamp lens

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,320 miles

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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T251 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T251 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 T251 VPC registered?

T251 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T251 VPC safe to buy?

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