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K288 MMD

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

411,386 mi
Last recorded411,386 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 MMD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 411,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 402,410 miles

corrosion on both front inner wings esp n/s

corrosion on both rear inner wings

corrosion on one o/s/f calliper brake pipe

damp around steering box pitman arm

fuel cap plastic casing broken but sealing arrangement ok

handbrake ratchet assy appears worn

n/s handbrake not locking up and lever approaching no reserve travel

n/s/f seat belt twisted

n/s/f tyre on / close to legal limit

play in steering column top

slight wear in front upper wishbone bushes

slight wear in front wheel bearings

unable to open o/s/r door but all testable items checked at this time

Fail 8 Feb 2010 402,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion on both front inner wings esp n/s

corrosion on both rear inner wings

corrosion on one o/s/f calliper brake pipe

damp around steering box pitman arm

fuel cap plastic casing broken but sealing arrangement ok

handbrake ratchet assy appears worn

n/s handbrake not locking up and lever approaching no reserve travel

n/s/f seat belt twisted

n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

n/s/f tyre on / close to legal limit

play in steering column top

slight wear in front upper wishbone bushes

slight wear in front wheel bearings

unable to open o/s/r door but all testable items checked at this time

Pass 10 Feb 2009 400,339 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 400,332 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 399,964 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 399,964 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 398,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 393,597 miles

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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K288 MMD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K288 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 K288 MMD registered?

K288 MMD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 November 1992.

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The MOT history for K288 MMD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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