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M738 GGD

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,139 mi
Last recorded115,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 GGD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 115,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

various areas of corrosion but not holed

Fail 10 Jun 2010 104,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,742 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,742 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,483 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 74,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 60,641 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

exhaust corroded

underseal hampering inspection

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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M738 GGD 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 60%.

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 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 M738 GGD, 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 M738 GGD registered?

M738 GGD is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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