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P606 SYF

1997 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

385,548 mi
Last recorded385,548 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Fairway284,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 SYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 385,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door secured in closed position( no passenger seat)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 381,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 381,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 377,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 377,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 377,657 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 376,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 374,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 374,719 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 372,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 371,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 369,081 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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P606 SYF is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 284,316 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 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 P606 SYF, 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 29 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P606 SYF registered?

P606 SYF is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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