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G938 WTP

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 WTP
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,110 miles

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,103 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 79,016 miles

n/s front wiper blade in poor condition - advise replace

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion some brake pipes

some corrosion o/s door

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,748 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,414 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 75,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,228 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,277 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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G938 WTP is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G938 WTP, 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 G938 WTP registered?

G938 WTP is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 20 February 1990.

Is G938 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G938 WTP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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