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L247 OMM

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,048 mi
Last recorded140,048 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 OMM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,048 miles

Both front tyres cracking badly

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side walls and tread area

corrosion developing n/s inner wing arch area

corrosion developing o/s frond door sill pillor area

Fail 23 May 2016 140,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres cracking badly

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side walls and tread area

corrosion developing n/s inner wing arch area

corrosion developing o/s frond door sill pillor area

Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 140,000 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,040 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 140,040 miles

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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L247 OMM is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L247 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 L247 OMM registered?

L247 OMM is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L247 OMM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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