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J24 CYV

1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,889 mi
Last recorded5,889 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car175,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 CYV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 5,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 3,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 262,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 262,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 261,543 miles

corrosion on rear outer sills and all arches

nearside registration plate dim

nearside washer needs adjusting

tyre tread cracking x 4

Pass 1 Aug 2006 260,200 miles

front brakes out of balance 23%

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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J24 CYV is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J24 CYV, 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 J24 CYV registered?

J24 CYV is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J24 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 CYV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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