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P108 YPR

1996 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 YPR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,502 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes have been greased unable to check fully

Pass 15 Aug 2006 100,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 95,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P108 YPR is a 1996 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P108 YPR, 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 P108 YPR registered?

P108 YPR is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P108 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 YPR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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