Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR

Orange · Diesel · 1997 · 2,664 cc

R686 VNDMOT history

R686 VND is an orange diesel Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR first used on 1 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
170,592 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 VND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Carbodies
Model
Taxi/hire CAR
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R686 VND was last recorded at 170,592 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,592 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,592 miles
  • 2022 – 170,592 miles
  • 2021 – 170,592 miles
  • 2020 – 170,592 miles
  • 2019 – 170,592 miles
  • 2018 – 169,400 miles
  • 2017 – 165,941 miles
  • 2016 – 160,515 miles
  • 2015 – 152,200 miles
  • 2014 – 145,148 miles
  • 2011 – 144,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,592 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake has only just reached required effort

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Bonnet release cable seized.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Near side font tyre perishing/ cracking in between tread sections.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit Spare (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,592 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    327459127149
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake has only just reached required effort

  2. Pass170,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    458179869199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    521398123215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,592 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    786905412460
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    811841988684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,592 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    974734480585
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    518250681297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,592 miles (+1,192)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    609776283934
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass169,400 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    169,400 miles
    Test number
    943521223434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,316 miles (+3,375)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,316 miles
    Test number
    777863305965
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,941 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    165,941 miles
    Test number
    723165870371
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded rear off pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort reduced.
    • AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWipers don't go fully across screen
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail165,941 miles (+5,426)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,941 miles
    Test number
    255498514595
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Lose steering wheel (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded rear off pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort reduced.
    • AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWipers don't go fully across screen
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass160,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,515 miles
    Test number
    447419713433
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn close to wear markers on inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder
    • AdvisoryWipers don't fully sweep screen

  14. Fail160,515 miles (+8,315)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,515 miles
    Test number
    327728318870
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn close to wear markers on inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder
    • AdvisoryWipers don't fully sweep screen

  15. Pass152,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    991145615889
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable seized.
    • AdvisoryNear side font tyre perishing/ cracking in between tread sections.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Spare (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail152,200 miles (+7,052)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    588027974400
    • FailureBattery insecure Securing nuts missing. (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking Rear hose at tank area. (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable seized.
    • AdvisoryNear side font tyre perishing/ cracking in between tread sections.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Spare (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass145,148 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    145,148 miles
    Test number
    369308324286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass144,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    144,742 miles
    Test number
    577642101133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 VND

Does R686 VND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 VND expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 VND?
The MOT on R686 VND expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 VND done?
R686 VND was recorded at 170,592 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 2,087 miles a year.
Has R686 VND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 VND has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R686 VND ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R686 VND find?
R686 VND failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup holder; rear handbrake has only just reached required effort.

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