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B954 VYP

1984 Carbodies Taxi

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,480 mi
Last recorded30,480 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB954 VYP
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2007 30,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

c0rrosion rear inner wheel arches/body floor not in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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B954 VYP is a 1984 Carbodies Taxi in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B954 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 42 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B954 VYP registered?

B954 VYP is a 1984 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 22 August 1984.

Is B954 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B954 VYP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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