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H386 XYW

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,009 mi
Last recorded200,009 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH386 XYW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 200,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 200,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 200,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 200,009 miles

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

all front steering joints slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2018 200,009 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front upper wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

all front steering joints slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2017 200,009 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 200,009 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 200,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 200,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 200,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 200,009 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 200,009 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 200,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 200,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 200,009 miles

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

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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H386 XYW is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H386 XYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H386 XYW registered?

H386 XYW is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H386 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H386 XYW shows 15 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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