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K484 MMU

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

311,572 mi
Last recorded311,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK484 MMU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 311,572 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 311,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 301,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 300,270 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 300,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 300,270 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 300,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 27 Jun 2012 300,270 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 300,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 300,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 300,270 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 300,270 miles

Front wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight leak diff seal.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 300,270 miles

Corrosion offside front wheel inner arch

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 300,270 miles

Corrosion offside front wheel inner arch

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 300,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 300,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 300,000 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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K484 MMU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 273,778 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 K484 MMU, 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 33 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K484 MMU registered?

K484 MMU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K484 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K484 MMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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