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L23 WED

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 WED
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 14 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 14 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 14 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 14 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 14 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 2 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 2 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 14 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 14 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 590,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 590,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

steering box wet?

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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L23 WED is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L23 WED, 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 L23 WED registered?

L23 WED is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is L23 WED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 WED shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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