Carbodies Taxi/hire Car Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car reliable? We analysed 25,686 real MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles to find out.
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The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Carbodies Taxi/hire Car.
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2664cc
- Power
- 84 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- 1
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Carbodies Taxi/hire Car owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 110 | 69.1% | 239,394 | 284,128 | 317,093 |
| 1997 | 6,818 | 65.7% | 223,120 | 304,121 | 373,288 |
| 1996 | 6,383 | 65.6% | 185,067 | 273,419 | 351,252 |
| 1995 | 4,191 | 65.4% | 165,693 | 261,742 | 345,443 |
| 1994 | 2,437 | 63.3% | 161,855 | 273,180 | 352,008 |
| 1993 | 1,781 | 65.9% | 164,774 | 273,778 | 356,346 |
| 1992 | 1,626 | 67.0% | 140,634 | 246,469 | 340,114 |
| 1991 | 729 | 70.9% | 60,009 | 175,691 | 284,614 |
| 1990 | 749 | 70.0% | 56,836 | 189,361 | 296,399 |
| 1989 | 486 | 70.4% | 83,868 | 180,550 | 289,521 |
| 1988 | 118 | 78.0% | 106,290 | 220,874 | 307,266 |
| 1987 | 65 | 73.8% | 27,744 | 45,632 | 198,788 |
How Long Does a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car Last?
Based on 5,028 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car vehicles on UK roads.
Carbodies Taxi/hire Car Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Carbodies Taxi/hire Car 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/hire Car
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.0% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
63.3% MOT pass rate from 2,437 tests
The best year to buy a used Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is 1988, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.0% across 118 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.3% — 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/hire Car Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbodies Taxi/hire Car THIS CAR | 66.0% | 25,686 | 273,078 mi | 37 yrs |
| Carbodies Fairway | 62.6% | 649 | 261,136 mi | 34 yrs |
| Carbodies Taxi | 64.7% | 451 | 257,536 mi | 36 yrs |
| Honda CX500 | 82.6% | 20,820 | 38,169 mi | 48 yrs |
| Austin Mini 1000 City E | 64.5% | 44,703 | 54,880 mi | 44 yrs |
Compared to the Carbodies Fairway (62.6% pass rate) and the Carbodies Taxi (64.7% pass rate), the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Carbodies Taxi/hire CarShould you buy a used Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.0% across 25,686 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (1,797 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (1,196), and fog lamp not working (1,044). 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/hire Car owner drives around 4,528 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/hire Car models stay on UK roads for around 37 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.