MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F497 PUV is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 220,874 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 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F497 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F497 PUV?
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What year was F497 PUV registered?
F497 PUV is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 16 November 1988.
Is F497 PUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F497 PUV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F497 PUV have outstanding finance?
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