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L497 RME

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

302,845 mi
Last recorded302,845 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 RME
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 302,845 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 302,845 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 303,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 303,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 300,799 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 290,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 289,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 280,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 269,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 269,312 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 258,044 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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L497 RME is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L497 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 L497 RME registered?

L497 RME is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L497 RME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 RME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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