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P464 DPB

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 DPB
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 91,696 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

BOTH CV BOOTS CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE ON 1-6MM

O/S/R TYRE ON 1-6MM

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES AND OTHERS ON REAR

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,112 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

front cv gaitors perishing

front wing repeaters dis-colouring

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both outer cv gaiters perished

both wing repeater bulbs discoloured

metal brake pipes corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside head lamp beam pattern poor

oil leak

washers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2006 77,852 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 77,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

both wing repeaters discoloured

offside front tyre soft and wearing on edges

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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P464 DPB is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P464 DPB, 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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P464 DPB is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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