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P120 PLK

1997 Carbodies Taxi

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

280,384 mi
Last recorded280,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 PLK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 280,384 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 280,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Apr 2019 280,307 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in a pa

Pass 21 Feb 2018
Fail 20 Feb 2018

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings most of underside,arches,floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 272,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 264,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 253,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 241,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 228,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 214,867 miles

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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P120 PLK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 291,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P120 PLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P120 PLK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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