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F484 BKB

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,338 mi
Last recorded269,338 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 BKB
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 269,338 miles

Slight corriosion N/S Centre inner sill & Heavily undersealed. Slight play N/S King pin

Pass 4 Sep 2007 290,114 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 290,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all 4 doors have been heavily filled

all of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

boot floor at rear showing signs of corrosion

boot floor has been excessively welded

both front floors have been excessively welded

o/s and n/s front flitches showing signs of corrosion and have been excessively welded

o/s front door pillar excessively repaired

o/s front wing heavily filled

slight play n/s steering idler arm

Battery insecure

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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F484 BKB is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F484 BKB, 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 F484 BKB registered?

F484 BKB is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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