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G595 WMD

1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car180,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG595 WMD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 200,000 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 200,000 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Excessive corrosion on inner sills bothsides .

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 200,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 200,000 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Corrosion on nearside front + rear inner seal.

Corrosion on offside + rear inner seal.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 200,000 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 200,000 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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G595 WMD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue 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 G595 WMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G595 WMD registered?

G595 WMD is a 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G595 WMD safe to buy?

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