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L303 PME

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

347,193 mi
Last recorded347,193 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 PME
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 347,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 347,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust system fouling fuel tank.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 341,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 341,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

OS inner wing "holed" by rust

Pass 12 Jul 2007 341,154 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 341,154 miles

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

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

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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L303 PME is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L303 PME, 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 L303 PME registered?

L303 PME is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L303 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L303 PME shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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