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Q683FLK

1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

313,183 mi
Last recorded313,183 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car220,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ683FLK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 313,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 313,006 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 312,795 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 309,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 305,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011
Pass 1 Jul 2010 293,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 288,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 282,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 280,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 218,099 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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Q683FLK is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 220,874 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 Q683FLK, 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 38 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 Q683FLK registered?

Q683FLK is a 1988 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 20 August 1988.

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The MOT history for Q683FLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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