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L783 GYU

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

305,960 mi
Last recorded305,960 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 GYU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 305,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre badly perished.

top of the steering column noisey.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 305,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre badly perished.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 305,950 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre badly perished.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 300,005 miles

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

fluid leak at radiator union to auto box cooling pipe.

three wheel trims fitted n/s front missing

Fail 11 Nov 2009 299,999 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

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

fan blades jammed in the auto gearbox fliud pipes from radiator.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 299,571 miles

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

offside front bumper corner cap missing

offside front wing rusty.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 299,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front bumper corner cap missing

offside front wing rusty.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 293,674 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 293,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r hub damp

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

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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L783 GYU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L783 GYU, 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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L783 GYU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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