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P53 LFS

1996 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

350,399 mi
Last recorded350,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Fairway281,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 LFS
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 350,399 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 350,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 333,929 miles

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
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P53 LFS is a 1996 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 281,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P53 LFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P53 LFS registered?

P53 LFS is a 1996 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P53 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 LFS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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