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J239 DJD

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,186 mi
Last recorded178,186 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 DJD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 178,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 178,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 178,186 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 178,186 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 178,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 178,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 178,186 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 178,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 167,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 156,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 156,163 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 144,261 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 144,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 131,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,703 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 46,703 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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J239 DJD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 246,469 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 J239 DJD, 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 34 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 J239 DJD registered?

J239 DJD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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