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RXI 8454

1990 Carbodies Taxi

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

12,719 mi
Last recorded12,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi154,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 8454
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 12,719 miles

Parking brake performance just met

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 9,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 8,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 8,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 7,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 6,678 miles

Nearside Rear slight misting of oil on brake back plate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 6,678 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear slight misting of oil on brake back plate

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported headlamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,296 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 6,290 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 3,153 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,473 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 1,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 3 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 170,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 170,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 170,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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RXI 8454 is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 154,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RXI 8454, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RXI 8454 registered?

RXI 8454 is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is RXI 8454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXI 8454 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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