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M608 LYY

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

369,896 mi
Last recorded369,896 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM608 LYY
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 369,896 miles

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

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

both front discs rusting inner surface

light scratches in screen

n/s inner sill rusting

o/sw outer panel corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 369,896 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front discs rusting inner surface

light scratches in screen

n/s inner sill rusting

o/sw outer panel corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 369,823 miles

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

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

both front inner wings rusting

both front wings rusting

both wiper arms loose

light scratches in screen

n/s/rear tyre inner wall & tread cracking

o/s under sill panel corroded (not structual)

o/s/rear seat belt webbing slight damage

rear no.plate fading.

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in o/s/rear wheel.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 369,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both wiper arms loose

light scratches in screen

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

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

both front inner wings rusting

both front wings rusting

n/s/rear tyre inner wall & tread cracking

o/s under sill panel corroded (not structual)

o/s/rear seat belt webbing slight damage

rear no.plate fading.

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in o/s/rear wheel.

Pass 14 May 2009 368,985 miles

n/s+o/s inner sills corroding

Pass 3 May 2008 365,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 361,840 miles

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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M608 LYY is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M608 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 M608 LYY registered?

M608 LYY is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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