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L437 GYP

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

458,350 mi
Last recorded458,350 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 GYP
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 458,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 451,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 444,313 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 444,313 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L437 GYP is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L437 GYP, 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 L437 GYP registered?

L437 GYP is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L437 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L437 GYP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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