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P119 CTV

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 CTV
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 95,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 77,344 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes to o\s and n\s\f flexible pipes corroding

cat converter shedding outer skin

several rear brake pipes rusting

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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P119 CTV is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 73,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P119 CTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P119 CTV registered?

P119 CTV is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P119 CTV safe to buy?

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