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P836 HMH

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,622 mi
Last recorded181,622 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 HMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 181,622 miles

NSR outer sill rusted through, not a prescribed area.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR inner wing rusted through, not a prescribed area.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 181,622 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

NSR outer sill rusted through, not a prescribed area.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR inner wing rusted through, not a prescribed area.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 179,746 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 179,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 174,222 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 174,221 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 170,078 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 170,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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P836 HMH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P836 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 P836 HMH registered?

P836 HMH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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