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H219 YUL

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,067 mi
Last recorded211,067 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH219 YUL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 211,067 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle body.

freeplay in steering system.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

rear light units fading.

Fail 6 May 2011 211,041 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion throughout vehicle body.

freeplay in steering system.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

rear light units fading.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 206,673 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion throughout body of vehicle.

rear light units fading.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 206,673 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion throughout body of vehicle.

rear light units fading.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 205,194 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F WIPER ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 205,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F WIPER ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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H219 YUL is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H219 YUL, 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 H219 YUL registered?

H219 YUL is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 December 1990.

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