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N196 PYK

1996 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

408,444 mi
Last recorded408,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Fairway281,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 PYK
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 408,444 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 408,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 456,978 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 456,978 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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N196 PYK is a 1996 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 281,978 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 N196 PYK, 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 30 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N196 PYK registered?

N196 PYK is a 1996 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N196 PYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 PYK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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