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P608 VFT

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,207 mi
Last recorded50,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 VFT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,207 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,697 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded (no holes or sharp edges)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded (no holes or sharp edges)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 36,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,570 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,416 miles

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

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

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 VFT is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

P608 VFT is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P608 VFT safe to buy?

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