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P809 HMH

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

421,166 mi
Last recorded421,166 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 HMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 421,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 397,573 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 375,819 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 357,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 357,942 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 342,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 329,598 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 329,598 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 299,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 296,100 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 296,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

excessive paint hampreing inspection

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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P809 HMH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P809 HMH, 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 P809 HMH registered?

P809 HMH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P809 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 HMH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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