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L597 PMH

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 PMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,479 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside front body mounting area

surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,479 miles

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

nearside front wing slightly insecure

surface corrosion to offside front inner sill area (around body mountings)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,479 miles

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

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear revesing lamp not working

slight cracking to n/s rear and o/s front tyre outer walls

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

surface corrosion n/s/r outer sill & n/s center innewr sill

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L597 PMH is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L597 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.

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What year was L597 PMH registered?

L597 PMH is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L597 PMH safe to buy?

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