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J314 TOJ

1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

379,706 mi
Last recorded379,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car175,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 TOJ
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 379,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides front discs poor condition

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 12 Apr 2008 370,513 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 370,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 355,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 16 Mar 2006 338,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 338,100 miles

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

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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J314 TOJ is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J314 TOJ, 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 J314 TOJ registered?

J314 TOJ is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J314 TOJ safe to buy?

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