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M669 ERW

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests40 (18 pass, 22 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

199,492 mi
Last recorded199,492 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM669 ERW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 22 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 199,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery a little insecure

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

Slight brake bind @ o/s/f

Fail 20 Aug 2014 199,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gear box leak

mist of oil around fuel tank

n/s/f and o/s/r doors stiff to open

Pass 6 Feb 2014 199,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox noisey

noise and vibration from steering at full lock

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 199,492 miles

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f wiper split at edges

welding repair covered in undersill

Fail 15 Aug 2013 199,492 miles

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

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f wiper split at edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 199,492 miles

Corrosion to boot flooring

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 199,492 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion to boot flooring

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 199,492 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 6 Aug 2012 199,492 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 1 Mar 2012 199,492 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 199,492 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 199,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 199,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some wetness @ steering box by drop arm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 199,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 199,492 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 199,320 miles

Some wetness @ steering box oil seal

Fail 2 Aug 2010 199,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear o/s swinging shacked weaknes by saw cut

Some wetness @ steering box oil seal

Pass 9 Feb 2010 199,320 miles

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

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

Slight play @ steering idler @ n/s/f

Some play @ o/s/f door upper hinge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 119,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Bonnet safety latch faulty

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

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

Slight play @ steering idler @ n/s/f

Some play @ o/s/f door upper hinge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 199,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 199,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 199,320 miles

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

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

all welding covered in under seal

Fail 20 Jan 2009 199,320 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 199,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 199,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2008 199,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 199,320 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 199,320 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 199,320 miles

power steering noisy when turned

rear brake effort slightly uneven

Fail 9 Aug 2007 199,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 199,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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 aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 199,320 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 199,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 199,320 miles

rear spring eye bushes are worn

vehicle has bad underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2006 199,320 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 199,320 miles

vehicle has bad underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2006 199,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 199,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 199,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front brake pads starting to get close to legal limit

slight dampness on powersteering bottle

Pass 9 Aug 2005 296,147 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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M669 ERW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 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 M669 ERW, 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 32 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M669 ERW is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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