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P612 TGX

1997 Carbodies Fairway

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

419,967 mi
Last recorded419,967 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Fairway284,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 TGX
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 419,967 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch above wheel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch in boot (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch above wheel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all welding repairs covered with under seal checked as well as possible

Pass 28 Aug 2015 416,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 410,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 405,856 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 405,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 400,881 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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P612 TGX is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P612 TGX, 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 P612 TGX registered?

P612 TGX is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P612 TGX safe to buy?

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