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P706 ORK

1997 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

319,486 mi
Last recorded319,486 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 ORK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 319,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 319,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 319,459 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 319,110 miles

Offside Front steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 23 Jun 2015 318,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 313,957 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

direction indicators swich loose slightly

front wiper swich/arm loose slightly

nearside front steering arm bal joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside front under wheel arch body corroded

offside front under wheel arch body corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 313,688 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

direction indicators swich loose slightly

front wiper swich/arm loose slightly

nearside front steering arm bal joint dust cover deteriorated

nearside front under wheel arch body corroded

offside front under wheel arch body corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 308,453 miles

Both headlight lenses/output slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 300,399 miles

n/s inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2012 300,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2011 291,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 291,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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P706 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 291,990 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 Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P706 ORK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P706 ORK registered?

P706 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P706 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P706 ORK shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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