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K892 MMH

1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

291,674 mi
Last recorded291,674 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 MMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 291,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 291,674 miles

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

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

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

dampness round steering box, o/s front wing split outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2007 282,160 miles

O/S/F Inner Wing Cracked And Starting To Corrode,At Engine Bay Area(Not Structural).

O/S/F Wing Insecure At Bottom.

Rubber Hose From Vacume Pump At Rear Of Alternator To Brake Servo(Starting To Perish And Split).

Fail 20 Aug 2007 282,156 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

O/S/F Inner Wing Cracked and Starting To Corrode,At Engine Bay Area(Not Structural).

O/S/F Wing Insecure At The Bottom.

Rubber Hose,From Vacume Pump At Rear Of Alternator To Brake Servo (Starting To Perish/Split).

Pass 17 Oct 2006 248,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 248,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 231,704 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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K892 MMH is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K892 MMH, 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

How do I check the history of K892 MMH?

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What year was K892 MMH registered?

K892 MMH is a 1993 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K892 MMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K892 MMH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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