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SIL 2313

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

11,821 mi
Last recorded11,821 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 2313
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 11,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 11,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,821 miles

Front steering damper bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bush worn

Fail 7 Jun 2024 11,821 miles

Front steering damper bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bush worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 10,957 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 10,957 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 9,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 8,997 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 8,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play BALL JOINT LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,977 miles

Nearside headlight lens craked

Fail 20 Mar 2020 8,975 miles

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight lens craked

Pass 22 Mar 2019 8,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 8,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 6,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,722 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 1,722 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rears (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 8 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 502,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 502,972 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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SIL 2313 is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 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 SIL 2313, 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 32 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIL 2313 registered?

SIL 2313 is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is SIL 2313 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 2313 shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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