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P63 RUC

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 RUC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 139,866 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 138,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 136,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 134,944 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 132,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill starting to corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded !!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,777 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 130,777 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,269 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P63 RUC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P63 RUC, 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 P63 RUC registered?

P63 RUC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P63 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P63 RUC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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