Carbodies Taxi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Carbodies Taxi reliable? We analysed 451 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Carbodies Taxi is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Carbodies Taxi.
Carbodies Taxi Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Carbodies Taxi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Carbodies Taxi MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Carbodies Taxi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Carbodies Taxi Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Carbodies Taxi Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Carbodies Taxi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Carbodies Taxi MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Carbodies Taxi year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 115 | 59.1% | 184,856 | 291,990 | 357,137 |
| 1996 | 51 | 78.4% | 256,494 | 319,683 | 366,502 |
| 1995 | 57 | 73.7% | 271,367 | 274,748 | 308,063 |
| 1990 | 78 | 71.8% | 32,387 | 154,648 | 300,009 |
How Long Does a Carbodies Taxi Last?
Based on 108 Carbodies Taxi vehicles on UK roads.
Carbodies Taxi Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Carbodies Taxi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Carbodies Taxi
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.4% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
59.1% MOT pass rate from 115 tests
The best year to buy a used Carbodies Taxi is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.4% across 51 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Carbodies Taxi Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbodies Taxi THIS CAR | 64.7% | 451 | 257,536 mi | 36 yrs |
| Carbodies Taxi/hire Car | 66% | 25,686 | 273,078 mi | 37 yrs |
| Carbodies Fairway | 62.6% | 649 | 261,136 mi | 34 yrs |
| Hyundai Accent Coupe S | 61.9% | 698 | 83,453 mi | 31 yrs |
| Ford Focus Zetec Td 109 | 79.5% | 623 | 125,429 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car (66.0% pass rate) and the Carbodies Fairway (62.6% pass rate), the Carbodies Taxi sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Carbodies TaxiShould you buy a used Carbodies Taxi?
The Carbodies Taxi has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.7% across 451 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Carbodies Taxi are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (27 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (26), and fog lamp not working (25). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Carbodies Taxi owner drives around 1,677 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Carbodies Taxi models stay on UK roads for around 36 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.