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K133 EYV

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

303,852 mi
Last recorded303,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 EYV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 303,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 303,788 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 303,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mountings slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 303,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mountings perished

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 303,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mountings perished

no reverse lamps

Pass 23 Aug 2018 303,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust mounting perished

Fail 17 Aug 2018 303,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust mounting perished

Pass 14 Aug 2017 303,242 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 303,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 303,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 302,925 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 302,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 302,759 miles

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush perished

Fail 14 Aug 2014 302,759 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 302,410 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Feb 2012 302,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 302,209 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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K133 EYV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K133 EYV, 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 K133 EYV registered?

K133 EYV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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