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G230 HSG

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,472 mi
Last recorded233,472 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 HSG
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 233,472 miles

advise various oil/fluid leaks from vehicle

advise vehicle underside has corrosion present but not excessive at this time

Fail 7 Oct 2008 233,467 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise many oil/fluid leaks from vehicle

vehicle underside has corrosion present but not excessive at this time

Pass 5 Sep 2007 231,090 miles

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

Oil leak

advise nearside wiper blade slight splitting of rubber

advise slight play in offside and nearside front stub pins

Pass 23 Aug 2006 225,806 miles

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

advise stub pin offside front-some play

Fail 17 Aug 2006 225,806 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

advise stub pin offside front some play

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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G230 HSG is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 189,361 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 G230 HSG, 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 36 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 G230 HSG registered?

G230 HSG is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G230 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G230 HSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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