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H637 CMD

1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,305 mi
Last recorded8,305 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car175,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH637 CMD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 8,305 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box worn, but not excessively Idler Arm (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Chassie (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 8,305 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box worn, but not excessively Idler Arm (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Chassie (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 8,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 8,305 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 8,305 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam bush excessive play (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 8,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 8,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 8,305 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 8,305 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside park low brake fig.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 8,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 8,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth pad missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 6,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 5,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 5,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,404 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 3,540 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 2,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 1,985 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 14,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 4 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 373,942 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 373,838 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both O/S and N/S rear inner arches at front sections are corroded and holed,outside prescribed areas.

Rear axle diff 'assy' has a lot of exessive wear and could cause drive problem in near future.

Vacum pump leaking oil,not effecting steering brakes.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 559,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 559,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 543,868 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 543,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H637 CMD is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 175,691 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 H637 CMD, 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 35 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H637 CMD is a 1991 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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