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R927 LCA

1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

284,767 mi
Last recorded284,767 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car284,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 LCA
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 284,767 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 284,498 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 284,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 284,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 284,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 284,105 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 282,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 282,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 281,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 280,953 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 280,900 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper loose. Hole in floor drivers side

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 280,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper loose. Hole in floor drivers side

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 265,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 232,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 225,494 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 195,371 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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R927 LCA is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R927 LCA, 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

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What year was R927 LCA registered?

R927 LCA is a 1998 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R927 LCA safe to buy?

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