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P834 CDV

1997 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 CDV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,160 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Centre Stop Lamp Inoperative

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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P834 CDV is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P834 CDV, 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 P834 CDV registered?

P834 CDV is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P834 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 CDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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