CarVerify

Free Car Check

M344 LYT

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

320,099 mi
Last recorded320,099 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 LYT
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 320,099 miles

outer body shell corroded and front inner wings

Fail 1 May 2019 320,099 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

outer body shell corroded and front inner wings

Pass 16 Apr 2018 320,069 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 320,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 320,037 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing corroded but not affecting structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 320,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing corroded but not affecting structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 319,998 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body to outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing holed but not affecting structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 319,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body to outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing holed but not affecting structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 319,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 319,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 319,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 319,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 316,767 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 316,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Carbodies Taxi/hire Car reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M344 LYT is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M344 LYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M344 LYT?

You can check the full history of M344 LYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M344 LYT registered?

M344 LYT is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M344 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M344 LYT shows 14 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.

Does M344 LYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M344 LYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.