Carbodies Taxi/hire Car (1989)
1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car
CarHunch analysed 2,147 real MOT records for the 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
These 1989 Carbodies taxis are in genuinely poor condition: just 5.2% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning roughly 95 out of every 100 will fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 0.7%, so while these vehicles need work, they're not acutely hazardous.
The median mileage of 203,330 miles tells you these are high-mileage working vehicles that have earned their rest, yet they're still soldiering on with only 0.07 failures per vehicle on average—testament to their durability under heavy use. If you're considering one, budget seriously for repairs before purchase and accept that this is a project car or parts donor, not a daily driver.
What to check before buying a 1989 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%) | 2,133 | 5.2% | 0.07 |
| Petrol (1%) | 12 | 8.3% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 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 1989 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car vehicles fall between 100,009 and 298,374 miles.
MOT History Averages
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