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K633 EYW

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,666 mi
Last recorded127,666 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK633 EYW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,666 miles

Possible diesel leak

Fail 28 Feb 2023 127,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,858 miles

Corrosion around both front outrigger/body mounts. Close to excessive.

Emissions only just passed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,032 miles

Corrosion around nearside front body mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,865 miles

Play in nearside steering idler

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,280 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Dec 2017 230,015 miles

all brake lines are heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Dec 2017 230,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake lines are heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2017 229,999 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 229,999 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 23,000 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f wheel slight tight turn by hand

Pass 4 Jun 2013 230,003 miles

o/s/r in wheel arch lightly corroed

Pass 21 Mar 2012 230,004 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 230,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 230,002 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre stop not working

slight damage drivers mirror

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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K633 EYW is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K633 EYW, 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 K633 EYW registered?

K633 EYW is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 21 December 1992.

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