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G486 THX

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,336 mi
Last recorded188,336 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 THX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 188,336 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 179,874 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 177,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 177,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 172,596 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 168,078 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 168,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 165,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 161,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 156,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 150,041 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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G486 THX is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G486 THX, 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 G486 THX registered?

G486 THX is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 24 June 1989.

Is G486 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G486 THX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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