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L949 HUW

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

421,879 mi
Last recorded421,879 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 HUW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 421,879 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 421,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 417,180 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear boot floor

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 26 Nov 2010 414,650 miles

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

steerin damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 414,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

steerin damper bushes slightly worn

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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L949 HUW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 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 L949 HUW, 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 32 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 L949 HUW registered?

L949 HUW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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