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G816 VYR

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,942 mi
Last recorded250,942 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 VYR
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 250,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear body corroded

Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2012 249,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear body corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 247,964 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear body corroded

rear whell arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 245,423 miles

Driver side head lamp glass cracked

Fan belt lose&worn

Rear body rusted holes

Pass 25 Nov 2009 242,414 miles

nearside and offside front/rear inner/outer sills holed and corroded

off front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2008 238,959 miles

nearside and offside front/rear inner/outer sills holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2008 238,953 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

nearside and offside front/rear inner/outer sills holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 235,663 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 235,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 233,464 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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G816 VYR is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G816 VYR, 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 G816 VYR registered?

G816 VYR is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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