1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · P38 MVP
1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 277,631 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2664cc
P38 MVP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2009
- 277,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen 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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P38 MVP Mileage History
- 03/06/2006225,134 mi
- 05/06/2006225,134 mi
- 08/05/2007242,473 mi+17,339 mi
- 27/05/2008262,208 mi+19,735 mi
- 30/05/2008262,338 mi+130 mi
- 20/05/2009277,631 mi+15,293 mi
- 21/05/2009277,631 mi
Average of roughly 17,702 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P38 MVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (P38 MVP) between June 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.
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