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P318 JPO

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 JPO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,703 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 105,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,710 miles

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

Long hand brake travel.Corrossion starting N/S sill and O/S/F inner wing area.N/S/F side wall cut.Passenger sun visor not stowing correctly.Slight noise from N/S/F c/v joint.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 101,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Long hand brake travel.Corrossion starting N/S sill and O/S/F inner wing area.N/S/F side wall cut.Passenger visor not stowing correctly.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,239 miles

COROSSION CENTRE N/S SILL AREA.LONG H/BRAKE TRAVEL.PIN PRICK HOLE N/S/F C/V BOOT.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P318 JPO is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P318 JPO, 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 P318 JPO registered?

P318 JPO is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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