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G293 UHX

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

292,288 mi
Last recorded292,288 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG293 UHX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 292,288 miles

bulkhead corroded

floorpans and sills heavily corroded and undersealed

steering column switch assembly loose

Fail 28 Nov 2016 292,288 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

bulkhead corroded

floorpans and sills heavily corroded and undersealed

steering column switch assembly loose

Pass 19 Apr 2012 289,698 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 289,682 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 289,664 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bulk head corroded not afecting steering or brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2009 289,093 miles

All tyres perishing.

Nearside rear inner and outer sill panels holed by corrosion. Advise repair.

Nearside steering track rod inner ball joint gaiter split.

Offside front and nearside front brake drum link pipes corroding.

Offside of bulkhead corroding and nearside brakes master cylinder mounting area.

Offside rear axle brake pipe corroding.

Possible slight weep from fuel tank. Advise further inspection.

Slight lift in offside and nearside front king pins.

Slight to moderate movement of nearside rear brake cylinder in back plate. Advise further inspection.

Wipers perishing. Advise replacement.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 287,300 miles

All tyres perishing.

Battery tray holed by corrosion.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside inner sill panel corroding and weak in several areas.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Slight lift in offside king pin.

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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G293 UHX is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G293 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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G293 UHX is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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