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P208 JWE

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 JWE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2005 94,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 94,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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P208 JWE is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P208 JWE, 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 P208 JWE registered?

P208 JWE is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P208 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 JWE 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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