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J54 DYH

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

272,399 mi
Last recorded272,399 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 DYH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 272,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 272,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 271,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 270,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 270,067 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 267,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 265,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 263,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 260,421 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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J54 DYH is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J54 DYH, 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.

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What year was J54 DYH registered?

J54 DYH is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J54 DYH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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