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H421 XYW

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 XYW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 149,102 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 149,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 153,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 153,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 153,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 153,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 153,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 153,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 151,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 149,013 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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H421 XYW is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H421 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.

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What year was H421 XYW registered?

H421 XYW is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 October 1990.

Is H421 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H421 XYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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