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P398 GMC

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

405,042 mi
Last recorded405,042 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 GMC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 405,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 405,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 400,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 393,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 386,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 382,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 371,867 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 371,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 364,560 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 353,895 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 353,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 341,192 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 327,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 327,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 315,923 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 315,917 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 306,511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 296,570 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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P398 GMC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P398 GMC, 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 P398 GMC registered?

P398 GMC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P398 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 GMC shows 18 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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