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P364 PPU

1997 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,134 mi
Last recorded38,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP364 PPU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,134 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 38,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 33,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 31,740 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 31,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P364 PPU is a 1997 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P364 PPU, 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 P364 PPU registered?

P364 PPU is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P364 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P364 PPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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