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L355 GYT

1993 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

374,409 mi
Last recorded374,409 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 GYT
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 374,409 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 374,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corrosion to under side of battery tray

head lamp chrome bezels are missing

small chip in windscreen

surface rust around rear seat belt mountings

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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L355 GYT is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L355 GYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L355 GYT registered?

L355 GYT is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L355 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L355 GYT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L355 GYT have outstanding finance?

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