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L951 HUW

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

316,889 mi
Last recorded316,889 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 HUW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 316,889 miles

battery mounting area corroded

n/s inner sill / outrigger corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 316,888 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

battery tray / mounting point corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r inner sills corroded

n/s/f chassis out rigger corroded

o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches holed / corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 315,520 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills / inner sills corroded

front axle / spring mounting corroded

n/s headlamp aim deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 315,505 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills / inner sills corroded

front axle / spring mounting corroded

n/s headlamp aim deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2009 314,193 miles

no hi-beam tell tale (head lights)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 314,193 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s inner sill slight corrosion

no hi-beam tell tale (head lights)

o/s inner corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 312,978 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 312,978 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L951 HUW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L951 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 L951 HUW registered?

L951 HUW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L951 HUW safe to buy?

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