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P462 RYM

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

348,746 mi
Last recorded348,746 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 RYM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 348,746 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 348,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 341,195 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 338,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside parking brake slightly low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 338,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear handbrake performance low.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 338,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 337,339 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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P462 RYM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P462 RYM, 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 P462 RYM registered?

P462 RYM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P462 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 RYM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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