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22 TXY

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Brown Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

439 mi
Last recorded439 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 TXY
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 14,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,600 miles

Park brake has only just met the minimum requirement.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 296,809 miles

Bumper end Caps Missing O/S/R and O/S/F

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Outer Sill Rusty

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 296,809 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bumper end Caps Missing O/S/R and O/S/F

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Outer Sill Rusty

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 290,305 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 290,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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22 TXY is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Brown with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 189,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 22 TXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 22 TXY registered?

22 TXY is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is 22 TXY safe to buy?

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