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M581 LYY

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,409 mi
Last recorded160,409 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 LYY
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 160,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

nsf inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 19 Dec 2012 152,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 145,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 136,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 136,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,641 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 128,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 123,562 miles

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

propshaft touching exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2007 116,955 miles

osr tyre wall old

Fail 9 Oct 2007 116,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr tyre wall old

Pass 16 Oct 2006 112,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 112,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M581 LYY is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M581 LYY, 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 M581 LYY registered?

M581 LYY is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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