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L292 GYX

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,757 mi
Last recorded154,757 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 GYX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
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

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 154,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 154,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 154,754 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working ALL LAMPS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,745 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 154,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 154,712 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 154,703 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 154,658 miles

rear tyres slighty cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 154,026 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2012 153,411 miles

Front o/s and n/s inner wing slightly corrodeed

Pass 11 Nov 2010 153,411 miles

all brake pipes coverd in under seal cant check for rust

all insides of wheel arches very corroded

both front door pillers very corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 153,411 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes coverd in under seal cant check for rust

all insides of wheel arches very corroded

both front door pillers very corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 147,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 147,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 145,281 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Fail 15 Dec 2008 145,279 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 21 Dec 2007 143,927 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 143,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L292 GYX is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 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 L292 GYX, 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 32 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 L292 GYX registered?

L292 GYX is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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