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P779 ORK

1997 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

422,386 mi
Last recorded422,386 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 ORK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 422,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 419,562 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 388,920 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 388,918 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 388,918 miles

Driver's seat insecure broken (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt installation anchorage insecure floor corroded (5.3.1d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 388,816 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 388,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 386,761 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 386,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 382,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 382,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 374,740 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 374,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 369,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 369,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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P779 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P779 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 P779 ORK registered?

P779 ORK is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P779 ORK safe to buy?

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