Carbodies Taxi/hire car
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 554 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
554
Best Year
1993 (88%)
Years Covered
5
About the Carbodies Taxi/hire car
The Carbodies Taxi/hire car has been tested 554 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (1993 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 34 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CARs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 7 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 237,261 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 250,947 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Carbodies Taxi/hire car by Year
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