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M179 TMU

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

279,999 mi
Last recorded279,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 TMU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 279,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

surface corrosion to rear inner arches

Pass 24 Jun 2025 279,999 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jun 2024 279,999 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2023 279,999 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2022 279,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 279,999 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 279,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 270,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 270,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 270,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 270,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 270,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 279,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 270,000 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 270,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 279,999 miles

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

Nearside front sill damaged

Nearside front tyre perished and split

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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M179 TMU is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 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 M179 TMU, 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 32 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 M179 TMU registered?

M179 TMU is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M179 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 TMU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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