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L34 PMU

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

448,917 mi
Last recorded448,917 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 PMU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 448,917 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 447,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 447,214 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 447,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 446,177 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 446,167 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Sound deadening material insecure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 445,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 444,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 443,667 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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L34 PMU is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L34 PMU, 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 L34 PMU registered?

L34 PMU is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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