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L484 RME

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

350,050 mi
Last recorded350,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 RME
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 350,050 miles

n/s rear inner sill and front floor rusting

o/s center inner sill rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2014 349,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion to n/s rear uppert inner arch area

surface corrosion ton/s and o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Jun 2013 349,232 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front and rear tyre pressures low

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill area

surface corrosion to nearside rear upper inner arch area

Fail 13 Jun 2013 349,226 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front and rear tyre pressures low

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill area

surface corrosion to nearside rear upper inner arch area

Pass 16 Apr 2012 348,590 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 348,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 347,280 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r lower wings corroded

surface corrosion both rear inner sill areas

Pass 4 Dec 2008 345,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

hazerd swich slightly sticky

slight corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

slight traval to h/brake lever

Pass 23 Nov 2007 343,942 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 342,572 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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L484 RME is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L484 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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L484 RME is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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