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M376 LYM

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,275 mi
Last recorded207,275 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM376 LYM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 207,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 205,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 203,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrision

Pass 25 Apr 2019 203,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 203,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 195,926 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 195,926 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2012 188,772 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 177,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 177,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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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M376 LYM is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M376 LYM, 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 M376 LYM registered?

M376 LYM is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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