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R194 SLH

1997 Carbodies Taxi

Maroon Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,842 mi
Last recorded166,842 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi291,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 SLH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 166,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on floor at offside rear

corrosion on nearside front inner wing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 143,049 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,459 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in n/s support arm o/s outer sill very rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2006 97,958 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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R194 SLH is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi in Maroon with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 291,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R194 SLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R194 SLH registered?

R194 SLH is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R194 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 SLH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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