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P65 NRP

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 NRP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 95,722 miles

Nearside rear door does not open.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 95,722 miles

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

Nearside rear door does not open.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,084 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,279 miles

clutch fluid low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 79,426 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 79,412 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 73,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 73,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ COIL SPRINGS GETTING RUSTY 3/ GEAR LEVER RUBBER MOUNTING SPLIT

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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P65 NRP is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 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 P65 NRP, 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 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P65 NRP registered?

P65 NRP is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P65 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 NRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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