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J361 DYM

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

266,408 mi
Last recorded266,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ361 DYM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2008 266,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are wearing low ( offside inners )

Slight play in nearside steering drag link ball joint.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 255,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 255,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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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J361 DYM is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J361 DYM, 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

How do I check the history of J361 DYM?

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What year was J361 DYM registered?

J361 DYM is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 15 July 1992.

Is J361 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J361 DYM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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