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F321 RYF

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,734 mi
Last recorded283,734 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 RYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 283,734 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

auxilliary belt requires attention

bonnet corroded

corrosion in bodywork generally & evidence of vehicle standing for some time

excessive corrosion in offside front door pillar & nearside rear door pillar(non test zone)

extensive corrosion in nearside rear of vehicle (non test zone)

heavy age cracking in both rear & offside front tyres,unable to see cords but STRONGLY ADVISE new tyres be fitted ASAP

slight corrosion in both front brake pipes,supply to hose

steering wheel in poor condition

unable to find chassis number on vehicle.found body number apays38x9*69931.spoke to local vosa office (robin carroll),his advice was to test as long as i am comfortable that the shown log book matched the vehicle

very extensive corrosion throughout nearside sill through entire length,but no evidence of any displacement of body,but STRONGLY ADVISE entire length be welded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 278,531 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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F321 RYF is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F321 RYF, 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 F321 RYF registered?

F321 RYF is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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