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P214 SUC

1997 Carbodies Taxi

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

186,208 mi
Last recorded186,208 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 SUC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 186,208 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 186,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 184,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 183,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 183,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 181,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 197,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 174,336 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 357,137 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 178,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 177,985 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills are corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 177,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 177,300 miles

corrosion to body underside/inner wings,steering box/pipes weeping

Fail 15 Mar 2013 177,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to body underside/inner wings,steering box/pipes weeping

Pass 21 Mar 2012 175,277 miles

body sills rotten/holed

nearside rear light unit loose

nearside wiper blade split

play front wheel bearings

washer bottle/pipe leak

wiper linkage/worm worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 172,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes pitted

inner body sills,nearside and offside holed and corroded but not structural

nearside rear seat belt cover missing

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 172,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes pitted

nearside rear seat belt cover missing

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 170,508 miles

near side washer jet

off side rear seat belt lock

Pass 1 Apr 2009 167,461 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 167,461 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 164,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 164,553 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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P214 SUC is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 291,990 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P214 SUC, 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 P214 SUC registered?

P214 SUC is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P214 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 SUC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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