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E204 MYL

1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car220,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 MYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 119,084 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 119,083 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 116,702 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 116,702 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,896 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 113,896 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 105,171 miles

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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E204 MYL is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 220,874 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 E204 MYL, 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 38 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 E204 MYL registered?

E204 MYL is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E204 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E204 MYL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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