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J807 CYW

1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

511,055 mi
Last recorded511,055 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car175,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ807 CYW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 511,055 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 511,055 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 510,274 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 510,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 509,070 miles

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

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

near side front inner wing has slight corrosion

of/side/floor to seal has slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 506,261 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 506,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 May 2012 503,690 miles

n/side front inner wing has slite corroion

Pass 13 May 2011 500,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,780 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leaking n/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2006 410,857 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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J807 CYW is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J807 CYW, 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 J807 CYW registered?

J807 CYW is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 3 December 1991.

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