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M140 OAC

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

311,991 mi
Last recorded311,991 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 OAC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 311,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 311,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 311,788 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 311,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 311,684 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 302,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 302,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroding

various welding repairs to underside of vehicle

wipers do not self park

Pass 14 Apr 2006 256,545 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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M140 OAC is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M140 OAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M140 OAC registered?

M140 OAC is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M140 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M140 OAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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