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M423 SBA

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

294,698 mi
Last recorded294,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM423 SBA
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 294,698 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 294,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 287,580 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 287,528 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 271,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 259,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 247,500 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 247,473 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 235,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 221,700 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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M423 SBA is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M423 SBA, 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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What year was M423 SBA registered?

M423 SBA is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 7 July 1995.

Is M423 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M423 SBA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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