MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Into brake servo. (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch deteriorating, function not impaired.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside parking brake has slightly reduced performance.
Offside Front Brake binding slightly.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wiper switch faulty, do not turn off easily.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Into brake servo. (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch deteriorating, function not impaired.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside parking brake has slightly reduced performance.
Offside Front Brake binding slightly.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wiper switch faulty, do not turn off easily.
All tyre walls starting to perish.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch sticking.in working order.
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Spare tyre defective ()
Headlamp aim not tested No Dip beam (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty Does not operate a steady dip beam (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
All tyre walls starting to perish.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch sticking.in working order.
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Spare tyre defective ()
Both rear tyre walls perished.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Both rear tyre walls perished.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs wearing, slight play n/s front wheel bearing, o/d front tyre close to min on inner edge, nails in n/s front and n/s rear tyres, o/s handbrake weaker than n/s
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil Leak At Gearbox Area.
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil Leak At Gearbox Area.
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A4 FXA is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 273,778 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 A4 FXA, 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 33 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 A4 FXA registered?
A4 FXA is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 13 August 1993.
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