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F184 OYX

1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

318,912 mi
Last recorded318,912 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car220,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF184 OYX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 318,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steel brake pipes coated in paint

underbody and components/brake pipes/ferrules covered in underseal

Fail 19 Mar 2026 318,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steel brake pipes coated in paint

underbody and components/brake pipes/ferrules covered in underseal

Pass 19 Mar 2025 317,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes coated in paint

underbody and components/brake pipes/ferrules covered in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2024 315,417 miles

steel brake pipes coated in paint

underbody and components covered in underseal protection

Pass 23 Mar 2023 313,383 miles

steel brake pipes coated in paint

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bump stop perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody and components covered in underseal protection

Pass 17 Mar 2022 311,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 310,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 308,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 307,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 305,283 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 304,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 303,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 301,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steel brake pipes coated in paint

Pass 9 Jul 2012 300,206 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 300,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 300,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 300,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 299,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F184 OYX is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 F184 OYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F184 OYX registered?

F184 OYX is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F184 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F184 OYX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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