1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · SIL 5278
1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 36,752 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SIL 5278 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 36,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SIL 5278 Mileage History
- 17/03/202334,448 mi
- 11/04/202432,262 mi-2,186 mi
- 19/04/202435,281 mi+3,019 mi
- 17/04/202535,785 mi+504 mi
- 10/04/202636,752 mi+967 mi
Average of roughly 751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SIL 5278 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (SIL 5278) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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