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M2 TXE

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,121 mi
Last recorded239,121 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TXE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 239,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 238,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 238,358 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out ridger . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 238,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out ridger . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 237,961 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 237,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill return @ 1st body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 236,976 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 236,832 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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M2 TXE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 273,419 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 M2 TXE, 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 30 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 M2 TXE registered?

M2 TXE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is M2 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 TXE 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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