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P310 RYL

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

409,349 mi
Last recorded409,349 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 RYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 409,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 418,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill complete (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 414,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 409,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 403,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 403,566 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 403,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 403,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

all four tyres outer wall perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 401,544 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 401,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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P310 RYL is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 P310 RYL, 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 P310 RYL registered?

P310 RYL is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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