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P816 HMH

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

357,887 mi
Last recorded357,887 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 HMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 357,887 miles

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Slight oil leak from steering box

Wear on wiper motor rack and wheel boxes

Pass 29 Oct 2010 333,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Some corrosion under battery

Some wear in wiper operaying rack

Fail 29 Oct 2010 333,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Some corrosion under battery

Some wear in wiper operaying rack

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorbers slight wear bottom bushes

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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P816 HMH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P816 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 P816 HMH registered?

P816 HMH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P816 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 HMH 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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