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J950 DUU

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 DUU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,922 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 145,918 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADES IN DRIVERS VIEW. (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADES IN DRIVERS VIEW. (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADES IN DRIVERS VIEW. (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE[ both rear tyres on legal 1.6 limit.

ADVISE] front near side steering idler.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 144,679 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged injector pump return damp (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 144,679 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged injector pump return damp (7.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking drain plus loose (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in tread bar (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 142,634 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 142,634 miles

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 140,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 140,193 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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J950 DUU is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J950 DUU, 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 J950 DUU registered?

J950 DUU is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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