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P722 EFC

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 EFC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 134,912 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 134,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,428 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,293 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,914 miles

exhaust in poor condition

hatchback struts weak

long travel on park brake lever

engine oil leaks

offside park brake recording low effort

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,644 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2007 49,658 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slightly low effort nearside rear brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P722 EFC is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P722 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P722 EFC registered?

P722 EFC is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P722 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P722 EFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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