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F254 RJD

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,626 mi
Last recorded182,626 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 RJD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 182,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 182,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 182,599 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 182,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 182,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 182,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 182,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 181,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 181,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 181,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion in rear boot

Pass 17 Oct 2013 180,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 180,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 tyres showing signs off ageing

Fail 30 May 2012 180,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 tyres showing signs off ageing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 180,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2011 180,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 180,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 180,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 179,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 178,380 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 178,380 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 177,590 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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F254 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F254 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 F254 RJD registered?

F254 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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