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K372 HVC

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

393,005 mi
Last recorded393,005 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK372 HVC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 393,005 miles

Entire underbody covered with sealant

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 387,652 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play, front discs worn, n/s/f top mount is slightly deteriorated, o/s/f ball joint dust cover worn, o/s/r sill is covered with sealant not allowing full inspection, o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover slightly worn

under bonnet is covered with sealant, undertrays fitted, both inner sills (inner) covered with sealant

Fail 12 Sep 2014 387,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play, front discs worn, n/s/f top mount is slightly deteriorated, o/s/f ball joint dust cover worn, o/s/r sill is covered with sealant not allowing full inspection, o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover slightly worn

under bonnet is covered with sealant, undertrays fitted, both inner sills (inner) covered with sealant

Pass 10 Oct 2013 383,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 378,675 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 378,675 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 377,604 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pads wearing close to limit

front under bonnet body covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s floor covered with sealant

o/s front inner wheel arch has covers can not be assessed

Pass 15 Oct 2010 377,604 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pads wearing close to limit

front under bonnet body covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s floor covered with sealant

o/s front inner wheel arch has covers can not be assessed

Pass 15 Oct 2009 375,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 566,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 338,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 458,370 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 458,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K372 HVC is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 273,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K372 HVC, 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 33 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 K372 HVC registered?

K372 HVC is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K372 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K372 HVC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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