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P454 EON

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

335,996 mi
Last recorded335,996 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 EON
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 335,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 335,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 334,772 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 323,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 308,680 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 293,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 293,301 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 276,826 miles

front subframe has been welded

offside front inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 260,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 245,622 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 228,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 210,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 193,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 174,628 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 174,542 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 156,233 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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P454 EON is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P454 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 P454 EON registered?

P454 EON is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P454 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 EON shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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