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L341 GYT

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Purple Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

364,578 mi
Last recorded364,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL341 GYT
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2013 364,578 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 362,513 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 362,513 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leaks +n/s/r tyre just legal +front tyres wearing out of shape +play in steering +steering box leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2011 358,102 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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L341 GYT is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Purple with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L341 GYT, 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 L341 GYT registered?

L341 GYT is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L341 GYT safe to buy?

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