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M744 UMH

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,814 mi
Last recorded221,814 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 UMH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 221,814 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 221,813 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 221,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear body pannels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake only just met requirements 17%

Fail 13 Feb 2017 221,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor pan next to leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor pan next to leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion front and rear body pannels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake only just met requirements 17%

Pass 31 Mar 2016 219,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front inner wing guard corroded

offside rear inner flitch heavily undersealed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

scuttle panel area slightly corroded

several body panels slightly corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2016 219,919 miles

Electrical wiring insecure drivers footwell area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front offside (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front inner wing guard corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

scuttle panel area slightly corroded

several body panels slightly corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2012 219,461 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

automatic transmission fluid leaking from gearbox pipes

Fail 17 May 2012 219,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

automatic transmission fluid leaking from gearbox pipes

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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M744 UMH is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M744 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 M744 UMH registered?

M744 UMH is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 November 1994.

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