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P142 SHX

1997 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

263,824 mi
Last recorded263,824 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 SHX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 263,824 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 263,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all inner and outer arches starting to corrode

floor and front and rear valance starting to corrode.

inner and outer sills corroded

inner door shuts slight corrosion.

o/s/r wheel arch inner slight corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2014 263,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all inner and outer arches starting to corrode

floor and front and rear valance starting to corrode.

inner and outer sills corroded

inner door shuts slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 261,629 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 261,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 260,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

floor and rear inner rear arches corroded.

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 260,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

floor and rear inner rear arches corroded.

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edges

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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P142 SHX is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P142 SHX, 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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What year was P142 SHX registered?

P142 SHX is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P142 SHX safe to buy?

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