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R703 YVU

1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

490,895 mi
Last recorded490,895 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car284,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 YVU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 May 2016 490,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 318,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 303,080 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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R703 YVU is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R703 YVU, 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 R703 YVU registered?

R703 YVU is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R703 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 YVU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R703 YVU have outstanding finance?

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