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P425 RYM

1996 Carbodies Taxi

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,588 mi
Last recorded258,588 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi319,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 RYM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 258,588 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 258,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 257,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 257,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 255,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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P425 RYM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 319,683 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P425 RYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P425 RYM registered?

P425 RYM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P425 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 RYM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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