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P453 EON

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,332 mi
Last recorded210,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 EON
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 210,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under neath of vehicle not in perscribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2007 209,940 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under neath of vehicle not in perscribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2006 197,206 miles

corrosion in n/s body inner box section

corrosion in n/s engine bulk haed

corrosion in rear of boot floor

patches welded to battery tray

Fail 21 Jul 2006 197,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

CORROSION IN REAR OF BOOT FLOOR

CORROSION IN M/S BODY INNER BOX SECTION

CORROSION IN N/S ENGINE BULK HEAD

PATCHES WELDED TO BATTERY TRAY

PATCHES WELDED TO O/S OF ENGINE BULK HEAD

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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P453 EON is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P453 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.

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What year was P453 EON registered?

P453 EON is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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