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K157 EYV

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

701,598 mi
Last recorded701,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 EYV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 701,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 701,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innner lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 699,822 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2014 699,821 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2013 696,719 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 696,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 190,019 miles

n/s/f inner wing rusty

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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K157 EYV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K157 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 K157 EYV registered?

K157 EYV is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K157 EYV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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