MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
477,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F257 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F257 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F257 RJD?
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What year was F257 RJD registered?
F257 RJD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 March 1989.
Is F257 RJD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F257 RJD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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