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M116 VMK

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

371,219 mi
Last recorded371,219 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 VMK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 371,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 371,219 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 371,038 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 370,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 370,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 370,182 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 370,180 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M116 VMK is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 261,742 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 M116 VMK, 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 31 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 M116 VMK registered?

M116 VMK is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M116 VMK 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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