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P759 HMP

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

380,974 mi
Last recorded380,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 HMP
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 380,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 308,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 298,886 miles

front pads low

hole in n/s rear wheel arch, hole in n/s front wing

lid off water bottle and low

n/s rear inner wheel arch soft

Fail 7 Feb 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

hole in n/s rear wheel arch, hole in n/s front wing

lid off water bottle and low

n/s rear inner wheel arch soft

oil filter slight leak

Fail 30 Dec 2009 351,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

no n/s/f seat

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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P759 HMP is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P759 HMP, 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 P759 HMP registered?

P759 HMP is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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