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L802 GYU

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

432,577 mi
Last recorded432,577 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL802 GYU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 432,577 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 432,576 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 432,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes corroded but most pipes covered in thick sealant (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine Oil ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Oil leak Transmission ()

Underside of vehicle covered in thick sealant

Fail 23 Apr 2018 432,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor above spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Rear Facing Seat (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Pipes corroded but most pipes covered in thick sealant (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine Oil ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Oil leak Transmission ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 431,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch near battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front slight drag

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 430,143 miles

corrosion started on front suspension subframe

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 430,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion started on front suspension subframe

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 429,804 miles

Both front inner wheel arch has sealant.

Under bonnet brake pipes slightly corroded.Nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.Offside front tyre inner edge worn.Nearside front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged.Offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 429,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Both front inner wheel arch has sealant.

Under bonnet brake pipes slightly corroded.Nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.Offside front tyre inner edge worn.Nearside front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged.Offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 429,331 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 429,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inneredge.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 428,897 miles

oil leak

rear quadrants / sill ends rusty

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Apr 2011 426,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front under dash floor has suface rusted

nearsides front under wheel arch has body filler on.

Pass 7 May 2010 404,811 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 404,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2009 385,968 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 385,968 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

throttle has been adjusted to reduce revs and exhaust emissions

Pass 24 May 2008 364,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 349,657 miles

excessive underseal hampering inspection of structure.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 345,819 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 345,817 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 317,374 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 317,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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L802 GYU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L802 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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L802 GYU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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