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J335 TOJ

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

543,564 mi
Last recorded543,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 TOJ
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 543,564 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 543,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

wipers do not park. only working on 1st speed

Pass 11 Jun 2007 550,139 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 521,392 miles

Oil leak

sill corroded/ exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 521,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 521,302 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

excessive amount of underseal hampering inpection of floor all pipes and structure.

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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J335 TOJ is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J335 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 34 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 J335 TOJ registered?

J335 TOJ is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J335 TOJ safe to buy?

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