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K6 GAY

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Purple Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

379,539 mi
Last recorded379,539 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 GAY
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 379,539 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 379,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 379,400 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 379,389 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork has surface rust in places

both door steps rusting (o/s worst)

cab has been patched and welded in places

ext. pipe rubbing fuel tank

general play in steering linkage

general wear in wiper linkage

general wear on discs

int. in bits, parts of trim and covers missing

n/s/f and both o/s hub caps missing

n/s/f head light trim missing

n/s/f outter door handle loose

new front sections of ext. fitted

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

rear sections of ext. rusting

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to fuel tank

springs missing from ext. rose joint

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

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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K6 GAY is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Purple with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 273,419 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 K6 GAY, 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 30 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 K6 GAY registered?

K6 GAY is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is K6 GAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 GAY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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