MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,703 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both sides rear inner and outer body sills have slight corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in near side rear tyre tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nail in near side rear tyre tread
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P208 JVU is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 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 P208 JVU, 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 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P208 JVU registered?
P208 JVU is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P208 JVU safe to buy?
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