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K868 MMU

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,999 mi
Last recorded150,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 MMU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 150,999 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

speedo is jammed at 150999

Fail 23 Oct 2012 150,999 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

speedo is jammed at 150999

Pass 26 Oct 2011 150,999 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

speedo trip is jamed at 150999 miles same as old mot test

Pass 18 Oct 2010 150,999 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 150,999 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 150,999 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 150,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 150,999 miles

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

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 27 Oct 2007 342,717 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 342,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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K868 MMU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K868 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.

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What year was K868 MMU registered?

K868 MMU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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