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P168 GOF

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

372,190 mi
Last recorded372,190 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 GOF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 372,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 372,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 372,108 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 371,046 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 369,729 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 367,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 354,216 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 354,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 338,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 325,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 315,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 296,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 281,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 266,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 244,255 miles

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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P168 GOF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 273,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P168 GOF, 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 30 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P168 GOF registered?

P168 GOF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P168 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 GOF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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