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P608 JRP

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,944 mi
Last recorded106,944 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 JRP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 106,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 106,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,896 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 102,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,694 miles

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

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

underside rusty and weak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,257 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P608 JRP is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P608 JRP, 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 P608 JRP registered?

P608 JRP is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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