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M418 LYM

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,904 mi
Last recorded178,904 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 LYM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 178,904 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 164,812 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 132,909 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS.

N/S R SEAT BELT REQUIRES MANUAL AID.

N/S/F HEADLAMP COVER INSECURE.

PLAY TO N/S/F WHEEL.

PLAY TO STEERING BOX.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 133,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS.

N/S R SEAT BELT REQUIRES MANUAL AID.

N/S/F HEADLAMP COVER INSECURE.

PLAY TO N/S/F WHEEL.

PLAY TO STEERING BOX.

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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M418 LYM is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M418 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 M418 LYM registered?

M418 LYM is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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