MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
407,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.
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R240 JCA is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 284,128 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 R240 JCA, 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 28 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R240 JCA?
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What year was R240 JCA registered?
R240 JCA is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R240 JCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R240 JCA shows 3 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.
Does R240 JCA have outstanding finance?
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