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L233 OMM

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,893 mi
Last recorded191,893 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 OMM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlack
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

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 191,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear quarter corroded - non structual.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter corroded - non structual.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all due to vehicle being converted. ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 191,888 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

both very rear quarters corroded but not considered structual

vehicle converted, no passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2017 191,575 miles

front tyres badly perished, cuts & just off limits on inner edges

indicator stalk slightly loose

n/s/f upper inner suspension bushes slight movement

no rear seats or n/s/f seat fitted

rear inner sills & sill ends corrdoded

rust & corrosion in various places

slight freeplay in steering

Fail 30 Aug 2017 191,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres badly perished, cuts & just off limits on inner edges

indicator stalk slightly loose

n/s/f upper inner suspension bushes slight movement

no rear seats or n/s/f seat fitted

rear inner sills & sill ends corrdoded

rust & corrosion in various places

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2015 188,565 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 188,561 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 188,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner brake disc faces have slight corrosion

offside rear lower door step panel corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 188,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner brake disc faces have slight corrosion

offside rear lower door step panel corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2013 187,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2013 187,001 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 186,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 186,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L233 OMM is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L233 OMM, 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 L233 OMM registered?

L233 OMM is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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