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P765 WUG

1997 Kia Mentor Glx

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor Glx73,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 WUG
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P765 WUG is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P765 WUG, 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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What year was P765 WUG registered?

P765 WUG is a 1997 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P765 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P765 WUG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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