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L588 PMH

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

382,395 mi
Last recorded382,395 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 PMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 382,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 382,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 380,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 380,444 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L588 PMH is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L588 PMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L588 PMH registered?

L588 PMH is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L588 PMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 PMH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L588 PMH have outstanding finance?

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