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J24 GMF

1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,485 mi
Last recorded293,485 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car175,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 GMF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 293,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 293,483 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 292,633 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 292,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 290,927 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 290,927 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 288,697 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 288,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 288,110 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 288,110 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 287,395 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 287,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 286,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 285,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 284,135 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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J24 GMF is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J24 GMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J24 GMF registered?

J24 GMF is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J24 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 GMF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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