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L240 THP

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

313,927 mi
Last recorded313,927 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 THP
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 313,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming out of brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 313,534 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear boot area holed and corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 313,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion under battery mounting area

Fail 16 May 2023 313,179 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake servo hose split. dangerous (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected damaged.white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion under battery mounting area

Pass 19 Mar 2022 311,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box noisy worn

Pass 13 Apr 2021 311,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear CHASSIS /INNER WING CORRODED

Pass 14 May 2020 311,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 311,375 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Rear corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 311,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 311,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 311,318 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 9 Apr 2015 311,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 311,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 311,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 310,825 miles

corrosion on n/s/rear inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 310,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 310,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 309,025 miles

corrosion on o/s/rear and n/s/rear inner wings

Pass 5 Apr 2008 308,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 307,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 307,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 303,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 303,212 miles

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

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

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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L240 THP is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L240 THP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L240 THP?

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What year was L240 THP registered?

L240 THP is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L240 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L240 THP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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