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P759 ORK

1997 Carbodies Taxi

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

410 mi
Last recorded410 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 ORK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 68 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 11,722 miles

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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P759 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P759 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 P759 ORK registered?

P759 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P759 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P759 ORK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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