Preserved Bus 708
| Status | Registered & Running! |
| Bus Number | 708 |
| Rego | 230H03 |
| VIN | WEB35743821087255 |
| Body Number | 97-314 |
| Build Date | 4/1998 |
| Entered Service | Mid 1998?? |
| Chassis | Mercedes Benz O405NH Euro 1 |
| Bodywork | Custom Coaches “550” |
| Engine | Mercedes OM447hLA..956 |
| Gearbox | ZF Ecomat 5HP-500 N |
| Livery | White |
| Depot | Private Yard |
| Capacity | 45 Seated, Total |
| Seat Type | McConnell Avanti |
| Seat Fabric | Camira: EBKA69 |
| Priority Fabric | – |
| Pole Colour | Yellow |
| Door Type | SMC Guide Roller |
| Destination Units | Southport SCC2000 10×84 split |
| Vehicle Length | 12.3m |
| Wheelbase | 6.65m |
| Aircon Unit | Denso |
Notes:
Re-Painted into PT> Livery from Smartbus Livery
11/8/2021 Last day of Route Service with Transdev Melbourne
? Sold at Auction to Melbourne on The Move
Re-Painted White & Entered Service with Melbourne On The Move as BS06VP
4/11/2025 Sold to Private Preservation, Victoria (JM)
16/6/2026 Sold to Private Preservation, Victoria (ZT)
Random Fabrics Info:
Camira BAC313: 1x Bottom Half Seat at front
Camira BIM642: X1 Top Half Seat at Front
History:
Ex Melbourne on The Move BS06VP, Ex Transdev Bus 708 (1708AO), Ex Ventura Bus 736 (1708AO), Ex National Bus 708 (1708AO), Ex (OWW905)
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