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T255 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,234 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 60,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,837 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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T255 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T255 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 T255 VPC registered?

T255 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T255 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 VPC shows 6 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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