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P327 RYF

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,272 mi
Last recorded277,272 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 RYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 277,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

various body+front inner wings corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 277,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer sidewall and devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on offside front inner wing

Fail 5 Nov 2020 277,190 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to check for corrosion (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A post and inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier inner wing corroded and broken away (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer sidewall and devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 276,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

offside front tyre wearing on edges,slight play in steering u/j.s,panels corroding

oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2019 276,363 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

offside front tyre wearing on edges,slight play in steering u/j.s,panels corroding

oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2018 276,681 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 25 Oct 2018 274,638 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2017 272,535 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy,

Fail 25 Oct 2017 272,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to valve block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to valve block (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy,

Pass 28 Oct 2016 270,582 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

suspension components corroding,slight play in steering,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2016 270,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

suspension components corroding,slight play in steering,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2015 268,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 265,837 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing+slight noise

Pass 9 Oct 2013 263,842 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight noise detected from near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 260,528 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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P327 RYF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P327 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 P327 RYF registered?

P327 RYF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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