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EIW 766

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,960 mi
Last recorded30,960 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 766
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,960 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 30,958 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 29,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 120/310 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated above o/s chassis leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 29,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 29,064 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 27,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 25,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,489 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 24,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,405 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 5,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 4,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 10 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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EIW 766 is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 189,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EIW 766, 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 36 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 EIW 766 registered?

EIW 766 is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 27 December 1990.

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