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M56 LYX

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

281,834 mi
Last recorded281,834 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 LYX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 281,834 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 281,834 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 281,488 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 281,437 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction visor too low (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 281,121 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat low. view poor.

outer sills screwed fixings.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 281,121 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat low. view poor.

outer sills screwed fixings.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 281,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounts corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 281,072 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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M56 LYX 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 37.5%.

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 M56 LYX, 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 M56 LYX registered?

M56 LYX is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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