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K257 MMD

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,486 mi
Last recorded130,486 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 MMD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,486 miles

corrosion to lower bulk head on o/s

corrosion to n/s/ inner sill

o/s/f body to chassis mount corroded

rear lower seat belt mountings have been moved and mounted to chassis

seat belts have been changed to lap belts and mountings have been moved to a position clear of corrosion on rear wheel arch leaving a combination of one inertia out board o/s and two new lap belts

Fail 30 Sep 2009 130,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

corrosion to lower bulk head on o/s

corrosion to n/s/ inner sill

o/s/f body to chassis mount corroded

rear lower seat belt mountings have been moved and mounted to chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2008 130,000 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 130,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K257 MMD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 246,469 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 K257 MMD, 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 34 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 K257 MMD registered?

K257 MMD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 19 October 1992.

Is K257 MMD safe to buy?

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