MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
300,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake lever near maximum travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake lever near maximum travel
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and front steering track rod ends ball joints have a very slight play in them
nearside and offside rear wheel bearings appear slightly noisey
nearside front steering king pin has play in it
offside front steering king pin has slight play in it
power steering belt loose
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside front steering track rod ends ball joints have a very slight play in them
nearside and offside rear wheel bearing appear slightly noisey.
nearside front suspension / steering king pin pin has play in it.
offside front suspension / steering king pin has slight play in it
power steering belt loose
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
screen damage in sweep but not over 40mm
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?
Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G61 VYE is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 154,648 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G61 VYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G61 VYE registered?
G61 VYE is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 15 March 1990.
Is G61 VYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G61 VYE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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