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M587 MYE

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

496,407 mi
Last recorded496,407 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 MYE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 496,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 496,406 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 496,393 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm to drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 496,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 496,340 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 496,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 488,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 482,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 479,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 475,325 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 475,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 469,984 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 469,984 miles

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 465,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 465,247 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 460,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 460,787 miles

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

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 455,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 455,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 450,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 444,974 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 438,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 433,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 426,959 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 421,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 414,569 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 414,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 410,197 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 410,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 404,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 398,560 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 398,560 miles

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

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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M587 MYE is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 M587 MYE, 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 M587 MYE registered?

M587 MYE is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M587 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M587 MYE shows 32 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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