1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · P295 EHC
1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 374,390 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 374,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P295 EHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 374,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P295 EHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (P295 EHC) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
P295 EHC Mileage History
- 24/08/2022370,847 mi
- 23/08/2023373,135 mi+2,288 mi
- 29/08/2024374,208 mi+1,073 mi
- 29/08/2024374,208 mi
- 09/05/2026374,390 mi+182 mi
Average of roughly 956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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