1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · K38 JRP
1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 456,015 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 456,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K38 JRP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2015
- 456,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K38 JRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (K38 JRP) between April 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)”.
K38 JRP Mileage History
- 19/04/2006342,590 mi
- 26/04/2006342,890 mi+300 mi
- 05/04/2007365,775 mi+22,885 mi
- 23/04/2008375,948 mi+10,173 mi
- 20/04/2009393,237 mi+17,289 mi
- 19/04/2010409,047 mi+15,810 mi
- 20/04/2011427,540 mi+18,493 mi
- 27/04/2012450,208 mi+22,668 mi
- 11/09/2012450,343 mi+135 mi
- 12/09/2012450,408 mi+65 mi
- 09/04/2014451,126 mi+718 mi
- 11/04/2015456,015 mi+4,889 mi
Average of roughly 12,635 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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