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K256 PCM

1992 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

481,813 mi
Last recorded481,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Fairway257,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 PCM
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 481,813 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 481,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 471,799 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 471,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 460,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 460,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
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K256 PCM is a 1992 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.9% with a typical mileage of 257,537 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 Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K256 PCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K256 PCM registered?

K256 PCM is a 1992 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K256 PCM safe to buy?

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