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L6 SYD

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

486,744 mi
Last recorded486,744 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SYD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 486,744 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 485,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 485,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 484,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch under the battery holder. (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 484,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch under the battery holder. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 484,624 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 484,624 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 484,506 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 484,506 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

driver door sometimes get stuck doesnt open with ease from inside

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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L6 SYD is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L6 SYD, 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 L6 SYD registered?

L6 SYD is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L6 SYD safe to buy?

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