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M388 MYH

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

281,957 mi
Last recorded281,957 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 MYH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 281,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 277,573 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 277,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 273,530 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 273,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 269,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 269,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 265,218 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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M388 MYH 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 62.5%.

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 M388 MYH, 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

How do I check the history of M388 MYH?

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What year was M388 MYH registered?

M388 MYH is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M388 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M388 MYH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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