Carbodies
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 1 models from 554 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
554
Models
1
Years Covered
1993-1997
About Carbodies Cars
Carbodies ranks 115th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%, placing Carbodies in the middle of the pack for reliability.
With 1 models across 5 years of data (1993 to 1997), there's a narrow spread of just 0 percentage points between models, meaning Carbodies reliability is fairly consistent across the range.
Carbodies Fuel Types
Carbodies models in our data come in 1 diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi/hire Car | 5 yrs | 78% | 554 | Diesel |
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