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P707 ORK

1997 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

433,925 mi
Last recorded433,925 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Fairway284,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 ORK
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 433,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 439,505 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all around vehicle body has corrosion

both side wings slight play

driver seat has play

front bumper has slight play

heavy oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 432,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 437,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 432,801 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 432,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 427,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 427,171 miles

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

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

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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P707 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P707 ORK, 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 P707 ORK registered?

P707 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P707 ORK safe to buy?

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