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L421 GYL

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

572,078 mi
Last recorded572,078 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 GYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 572,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 275,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 274,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 274,538 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 274,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 273,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 273,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 272,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 272,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 271,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 271,068 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 270,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 270,460 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 270,198 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 270,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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L421 GYL is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L421 GYL, 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 L421 GYL registered?

L421 GYL is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L421 GYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 GYL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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