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G250 UYX

1990 Carbodies Taxi

Maroon Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,359 mi
Last recorded56,359 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Carbodies Taxi154,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 UYX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,958 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,953 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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G250 UYX is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi in Maroon with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G250 UYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G250 UYX?

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What year was G250 UYX registered?

G250 UYX is a 1990 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G250 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G250 UYX shows 3 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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