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J921 DHV

1992 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 DHV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 100,020 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 May 2011 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2010 100,000 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 100,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s headlamp contains moisture

tail pipe not tight on center pipe

Pass 8 May 2009 100,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

fan belt idler pulley bearings broken up

o/s headlamp pattern very cloudy

small corrosion hole in n/s inner sill

small corrosion hole in o/s inner sill

Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

fan belt idler pulley bearings broken up

o/s headlamp pattern very cloudy

small corrosion hole in n/s inner sill

small corrosion hole in o/s inner sill

Pass 6 May 2008 100,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 100,000 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 100,000 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 100,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J921 DHV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 J921 DHV, 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 J921 DHV registered?

J921 DHV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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