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M414 MHV

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,264 mi
Last recorded220,264 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 MHV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 220,264 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r inner sill corroded STRONG ADVISE

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded STRONG ADVISE

o/s/r inner sill corroded STRONG ADVISE

Pass 28 May 2013 213,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2013 213,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 212,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 202,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 199,470 miles

slight corrosion to wheel arches

wipers slow ?

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear sill backing panels corrosion

both sill panels corrosion

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 8 Jun 2009 199,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both sides rear sill backing panels corrosion

both sill panels corrosion

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness

slight corrosion to wheel arches

wipers slow ?

Pass 19 Aug 2008 197,899 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 194,661 miles

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

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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M414 MHV is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M414 MHV, 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.

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M414 MHV is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 January 1995.

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