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P440 EON

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

384,895 mi
Last recorded384,895 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 EON
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 384,895 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 384,848 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s "A" posts (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking automatically (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 378,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 378,695 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor - as per marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 370,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 358,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 347,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 336,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 323,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 310,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 310,088 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 298,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 267,065 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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P440 EON is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P440 EON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P440 EON registered?

P440 EON is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P440 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 EON shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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