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J769 DUC

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

315,723 mi
Last recorded315,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ769 DUC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 315,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing rusty (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2016 315,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wing rusty

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 314,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 314,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

n/s/f brake bind - slight

o/s/r axle wheel bearing seal suspect oil leak, possibly onto rear brake shoes

rear exhaust badly corroded

rear tyres perished

under-body corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2014 313,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 7 Jan 2014 313,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 18 Dec 2012 311,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 309,961 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 308,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 306,520 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratch marks in windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2009 305,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 305,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 304,591 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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J769 DUC is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J769 DUC, 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 J769 DUC registered?

J769 DUC is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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