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P83 HOF

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,188 mi
Last recorded154,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 HOF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 154,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 144,995 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

vehicle has slight corossion on the under body

Fail 4 Jul 2013 144,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,201 miles

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes have been excessively undersealed

all doors showing signs of corrosion

front subframe, suspension components and brake pipes have been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

nearside rear door corroded

offside and nearside front flitch platesare corroded by body support, repaired and heavily undersealed

offside and nearside front inner flitches under wing have been repaired, are corroded and have been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside inner sills and floors have been repaired, are corroded and heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside outer sills corroded and undersealed

offside and nearside rear inner wheel archesare corroded,been repaired, fibre-glassed and excessively undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside rear valences corroded, fibre glassed and heavily undersealed

offside front wing insecure and poorly repaired

offside rear valence panel corroded and holed

rear floor and chassis heavily undersealed

rear lower panel has been filled and repaired

Fail 9 Jul 2012 127,201 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear door corroded

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes have been excessively undersealed

all doors showing signs of corrosion

front subframe, suspension components and brake pipes have been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside front flitch platesare corroded by body support, repaired and heavily undersealed

offside and nearside front inner flitches under wing have been repaired, are corroded and have been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside inner sills and floors have been repaired, are corroded and heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside outer sills corroded and undersealed

offside and nearside rear inner wheel archesare corroded,been repaired, fibre-glassed and excessively undersealed obscuring testable items

offside and nearside rear valences corroded, fibre glassed and heavily undersealed

offside front wing insecure and poorly repaired

offside rear valence panel corroded and holed

rear floor and chassis heavily undersealed

rear lower panel has been filled and repaired

Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,934 miles

N/S O/S FLITCH PANELS STARTING TO COOROED

ST BOX SLIGHT LEAK

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVEY UNERSEALED

Fail 6 Jul 2011 112,934 miles

N/S O/S FLITCH PANELS STARTING TO COOROED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ST BOX SLIGHT LEAK

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVEY UNERSEALED

Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 100,115 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 100,115 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

throttle pedal has been adjusted to reduce engine revs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,832 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 473,060 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 473,009 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 471,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 463,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 451,669 miles

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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P83 HOF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P83 HOF, 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 P83 HOF registered?

P83 HOF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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