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P337 WJO

1996 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,545 mi
Last recorded132,545 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 WJO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 132,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 124,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 124,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 117,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,746 miles

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

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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P337 WJO is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P337 WJO, 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 P337 WJO registered?

P337 WJO is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P337 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P337 WJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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