1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · P524 SYF
1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 24/04/1997. Recorded mileage 252,624 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,624 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
P524 SYF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 252,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P524 SYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (P524 SYF) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 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: “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rea”.
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