CarVerify

Free Car Check

L283 HNE

1994 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

261,592 mi
Last recorded261,592 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Fairway286,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 HNE
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 261,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 261,570 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 254,745 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 254,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 240,935 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 240,366 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 229,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 222,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 221,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 217,200 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 217,199 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Full Carbodies Fairway reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L283 HNE is a 1994 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 286,800 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 Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L283 HNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L283 HNE?

You can check the full history of L283 HNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L283 HNE registered?

L283 HNE is a 1994 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L283 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 HNE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L283 HNE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L283 HNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.