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L356 GYT

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

258,662 mi
Last recorded258,662 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 GYT
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 258,662 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 258,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 258,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 258,365 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit of wear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 258,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 258,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 258,141 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 257,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 256,567 miles

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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L356 GYT is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L356 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 L356 GYT registered?

L356 GYT is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L356 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 GYT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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