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K875 MMU

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

336,114 mi
Last recorded336,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK875 MMU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 336,114 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 336,114 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

o/o outer sill cover corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 326,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 326,612 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 315,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 315,128 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 300,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 300,259 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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K875 MMU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K875 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 K875 MMU registered?

K875 MMU is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K875 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K875 MMU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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