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R305 EGX

1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,574 mi
Last recorded237,574 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car304,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 EGX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 237,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 237,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 237,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 237,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 236,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 236,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 236,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 236,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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R305 EGX is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 304,121 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 R305 EGX, 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 29 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R305 EGX registered?

R305 EGX is a 1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R305 EGX safe to buy?

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