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F256 RJD

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

246,000 mi
Last recorded246,000 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 RJD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2006 246,000 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both rear arches excess rust †advise rear leafspring bushes soft

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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F256 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F256 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 F256 RJD registered?

F256 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F256 RJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F256 RJD shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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