1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · F497 RYT
1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 112,210 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F497 RYT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 112,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F497 RYT Mileage History
- 02/11/2020112,210 mi
- 05/10/2021112,210 mi
- 27/10/2022112,210 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F497 RYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (F497 RYT) between November 2020 and October 2022.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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