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P64 RUC

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,301 mi
Last recorded220,301 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 RUC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 220,301 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 207,621 miles

o/s rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2006 196,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 189,126 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 189,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all Tyres have some spliting to tread.

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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P64 RUC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P64 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 P64 RUC registered?

P64 RUC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P64 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P64 RUC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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