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P208 JVU

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,703 mi
Last recorded25,703 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 JVU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,512 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 23,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 22,514 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,162 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,816 miles

nail in near side rear tyre tread

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,500 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 15,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,338 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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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?

The MOT history for P208 JVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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