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G186 UHX

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

250,367 mi
Last recorded250,367 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 UHX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 250,367 miles

surface corrosion to nearside centre outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2012 250,212 miles

handbrake Travel close to max, just meets requirements.

signs of corrosion around o/s and n/s rear inner wing areas.

signs of corrosion to n/s/f battery tray area

sirface corrosion to o/s/r centre rear sill

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s inner wheel wings

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,968 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front washers just meets reqriments at time of test

parking brake travel close to maximum

signs of corrosion n/s/r wing no sharp edgesat time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2010 249,362 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

frout inner wing to n/s slight corrosion

hand brake has borderline pass

n/s rear wing has surface corrosion

surface corrouin to o/s center inner sill

Pass 4 Jun 2009 248,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wings slitly insecer

drives door slightly skicking may need adjustment

h/brake lever slight trivel

n/s front inner wing slihgt corrosion

slight corrosion to n/s rear lower wing

Pass 16 May 2008 248,636 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 248,626 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 248,072 miles

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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G186 UHX is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G186 UHX, 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 G186 UHX registered?

G186 UHX is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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