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P291 RYF

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 RYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,434 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 111,416 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,142 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 253,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 253,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P291 RYF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P291 RYF, 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 P291 RYF registered?

P291 RYF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P291 RYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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