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A16 AFV

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Orange Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

320,002 mi
Last recorded320,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AFV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 320,002 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 319,990 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside bulk head. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 319,946 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 319,941 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 319,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 319,906 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A16 AFV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Orange with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 246,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 AFV, 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 34 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 AFV registered?

A16 AFV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is A16 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 AFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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