1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · P279 RYF
1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 383,584 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 383,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P279 RYF Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2008
- 383,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P279 RYF Mileage History
- 05/09/2005291,729 mi
- 04/09/2006323,919 mi+32,190 mi
- 05/09/2006323,919 mi
- 01/03/2007339,943 mi+16,024 mi
- 21/02/2008383,535 mi+43,592 mi
- 22/02/2008383,584 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 37,277 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P279 RYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (P279 RYF) between September 2005 and February 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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