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L478 RME

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,956 mi
Last recorded81,956 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 RME
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,455 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,945 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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L478 RME is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L478 RME, 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 L478 RME registered?

L478 RME is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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