MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
396,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?
Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G159 VYE is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 154,648 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G159 VYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of G159 VYE?
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What year was G159 VYE registered?
G159 VYE is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 12 April 1990.
Is G159 VYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G159 VYE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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