Carbodies Taxi/hire Car (1987)
1987 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car
CarHunch analysed 2,086 real MOT records for the 1987 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1987 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 2,072 | 0.7% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (1%) | 14 | 5.4% | 0.07 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car vehicles fall between 34,102 and 213,428 miles.
MOT History Averages
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