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B11 VUE

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

233,860 mi
Last recorded233,860 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 VUE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 233,860 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 233,840 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 233,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 204,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 204,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 165,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 165,372 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 165,343 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

indicator/ wiper switch needs securing (slightly loose)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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B11 VUE is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 261,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B11 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 VUE registered?

B11 VUE is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 31 July 1995.

Is B11 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 VUE shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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