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M738 UMH

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

370,662 mi
Last recorded370,662 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 UMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 370,662 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light cluster slightly faded

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 3 Oct 2008 370,662 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light cluster slightly faded

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 360,429 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 350,424 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 350,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 339,218 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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M738 UMH is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M738 UMH, 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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What year was M738 UMH registered?

M738 UMH is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M738 UMH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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