Carbodies Fairway Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Carbodies Fairway car check
Is the Carbodies Fairway reliable? We analysed 649 real MOT tests across 111 vehicles to find out.
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The Carbodies Fairway is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Carbodies Fairway.
Carbodies Fairway Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Carbodies Fairway. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Carbodies Fairway MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Carbodies Fairway to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Carbodies Fairway Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Carbodies Fairway fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Carbodies Fairway Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Carbodies Fairway owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Carbodies Fairway MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Carbodies Fairway year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 102 | 69.6% | 184,429 | 284,316 | 377,399 |
| 1996 | 78 | 62.8% | 181,049 | 281,978 | 390,729 |
| 1995 | 214 | 58.4% | 165,441 | 256,608 | 318,762 |
| 1994 | 93 | 58.1% | 229,211 | 286,800 | 383,241 |
| 1992 | 51 | 52.9% | 118,198 | 257,537 | 374,896 |
How Long Does a Carbodies Fairway Last?
Based on 111 Carbodies Fairway vehicles on UK roads.
Carbodies Fairway Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Carbodies Fairway MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Carbodies Fairway
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.6% MOT pass rate from 102 tests
52.9% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Carbodies Fairway is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.6% across 102 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 52.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Carbodies Fairway Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbodies Fairway THIS CAR | 62.6% | 649 | 261,136 mi | 34 yrs |
| Carbodies Taxi/hire Car | 66% | 25,686 | 273,078 mi | 37 yrs |
| Carbodies Taxi | 64.7% | 451 | 257,536 mi | 36 yrs |
| Bsa Lightning | 93.3% | 817 | 10,596 mi | 60 yrs |
| Kawasaki Not Stated | 90.6% | 406 | 28,019 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car (66.0% pass rate) and the Carbodies Taxi (64.7% pass rate), the Carbodies Fairway trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Carbodies FairwayShould you buy a used Carbodies Fairway?
The Carbodies Fairway has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.6% across 649 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Carbodies Fairway are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (58 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (50), and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (38). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Carbodies Fairway owner drives around 10,948 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Carbodies Fairway models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.