MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
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R661 WCY is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R661 WCY, 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.
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What year was R661 WCY registered?
R661 WCY is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R661 WCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R661 WCY shows 9 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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