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J85 DYH

1992 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

297,639 mi
Last recorded297,639 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 DYH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 297,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all front steering joint dust covers deteriorated

nearside handbrake effort low

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2023 297,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all inner wheel arches corroded/weak

nearside hand brake effort low

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 23 Mar 2023 297,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all inner wheel arches corroded/weak

nearside hand brake effort low

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 11 Mar 2022 297,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 297,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 297,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 297,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 297,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 296,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 296,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 296,586 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 295,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 295,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,512 miles

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

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

vehical heavely undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 295,106 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

vehical heavely undersealed

Pass 9 May 2012 282,036 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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J85 DYH is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J85 DYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J85 DYH registered?

J85 DYH is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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