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P107 GES

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,251 mi
Last recorded71,251 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 GES
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,251 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 71,240 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front to rear b pipes corroded

rear b pipes corroded † †

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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P107 GES is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P107 GES, 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.

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What year was P107 GES registered?

P107 GES is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P107 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 GES shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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