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H554 WYW

1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

361,759 mi
Last recorded361,759 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car189,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 WYW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 361,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s middle body mounts corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 361,759 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s middle body mounts corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 360,029 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 360,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 357,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 357,423 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 355,064 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 355,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 352,065 miles

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

battery tray has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2010 352,053 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery tray has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2009 349,913 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 349,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 349,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 349,502 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 349,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 349,502 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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H554 WYW is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H554 WYW, 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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H554 WYW is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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