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P338 RYL

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

288,662 mi
Last recorded288,662 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 RYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 288,662 miles

slight play both front wheels

Fail 12 Dec 2012 288,662 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play both front wheels

Pass 7 Dec 2011 267,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 355,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 371,604 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 352,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 352,456 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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P338 RYL is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 273,778 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 P338 RYL, 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 33 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 P338 RYL registered?

P338 RYL is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is P338 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 RYL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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