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E451 LYL

1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,379 mi
Last recorded167,379 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car220,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 LYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2006 167,379 miles

Movement in n/s steering idler arm bush

Fail 13 Mar 2006 167,304 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Movement in n/s steering idler arm bush

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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E451 LYL is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E451 LYL, 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 E451 LYL registered?

E451 LYL is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E451 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 LYL 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.

Does E451 LYL have outstanding finance?

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