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P330 RYL

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,262 mi
Last recorded231,262 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 RYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 231,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 229,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all body mountings corroded badly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 227,970 miles

body mtgs rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 244,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 221,979 miles

2 holes in rear valence

Fog light lense cracked

NSR tyre worn on edges

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2012 221,979 miles

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

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

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

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

NSR tyre worn on edges

2 holes in rear valence

Fog light lense cracked

OSF tyre has nail in

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 219,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 208,897 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 208,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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P330 RYL is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P330 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 P330 RYL registered?

P330 RYL is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P330 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 RYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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