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L49 DNA

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

464,785 mi
Last recorded464,785 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 DNA
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 464,785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 464,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007 456,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 456,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 452,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 446,529 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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L49 DNA is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L49 DNA, 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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How do I check the history of L49 DNA?

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What year was L49 DNA registered?

L49 DNA is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L49 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L49 DNA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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