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M561 HVC

1995 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests19 (7 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate36.8%

Mileage

347,907 mi
Last recorded347,907 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Fairway256,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 HVC
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 347,907 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 347,900 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 337,316 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear vehicle structure repair covered in underseal.

offside rear vehicle structure repair covered in underseal.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 337,275 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 337,229 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering u.j

Fail 26 Mar 2008 337,196 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight play in steering u.j

Fail 17 Mar 2008 337,120 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

corrosion in floor inner wings

damp around o/s brake caliper

Fail 12 Mar 2008 337,085 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in floor inner wings

damp around o/s brake caliper

Pass 11 Oct 2007 325,799 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 325,495 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering centre bar misalined, both ball joint ends slight wear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 319,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 318,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner sill hold but not near perscribe area

Pass 3 Oct 2006 309,077 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 309,063 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

spring bolt has locking nut but not adequate

Fail 31 Jul 2006 307,777 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight dampness on steering box

slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Feb 2006 300,877 miles

n/s/under sill has very serious corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2006 300,444 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 292,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 292,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
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M561 HVC is a 1995 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.8%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 256,608 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 Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M561 HVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M561 HVC is a 1995 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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