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J216 UNV

1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car175,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 UNV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 140,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in n/s/f idler arm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

wiper blade worn n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s steering idler arm worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,115 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,023 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine, gearbox & diff. oil leak

nearside front brake binding

Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,944 miles

Centre Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine, gearbox & diff. oil leak

nearside front brake binding

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,738 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine & gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake binding

offside inner sill rusted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 384,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

servo pipe not secure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside steering idler arm worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 300,745 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 284,187 miles

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

exessive gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 284,167 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exessive gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 267,383 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 252,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 231,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 231,613 miles

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

gearbox 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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J216 UNV is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 175,691 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 J216 UNV, 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 35 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 J216 UNV registered?

J216 UNV is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J216 UNV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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