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F235 RJD

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,975 mi
Last recorded159,975 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 RJD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 159,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 159,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 157,236 miles

General corrosion underneath Fuel tank has corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 156,124 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 156,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 154,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 154,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 153,889 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 152,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 152,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 150,191 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 150,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,283 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 146,215 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F235 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 180,550 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 F235 RJD, 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 37 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 F235 RJD registered?

F235 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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