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P415 SHS

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

419,576 mi
Last recorded419,576 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 SHS
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 419,576 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 404,189 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 404,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 276,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 273,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 268,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 268,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 263,429 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 258,990 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 258,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 251,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 251,561 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 245,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 241,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 241,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 237,799 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 237,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P415 SHS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P415 SHS, 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 P415 SHS registered?

P415 SHS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P415 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 SHS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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