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L969 HUW

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

251,824 mi
Last recorded251,824 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 HUW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 251,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 251,272 miles

power steering box is leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2013 251,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

power steering box is leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2012 248,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 248,456 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 245,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 245,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 244,740 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 244,740 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 243,793 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 243,787 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 241,329 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 241,327 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L969 HUW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L969 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 L969 HUW registered?

L969 HUW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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