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M778 MUU

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

359,280 mi
Last recorded359,280 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 MUU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 359,280 miles

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

Rear of body corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 359,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear of body corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 350,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to inner sills

front tyres are perished

offside front wiper blade split slightly on the end

signs of corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 350,407 miles

corrosion to inner sills

front tyres are perished

offside front wiper blade split slightly on the end

signs of corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 341,478 miles

n/s/f wiper arm worn

o/s/r tyre tread low

very slight play n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

washer weak spray to screen

Fail 25 Oct 2013 341,478 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper arm worn

o/s/r tyre tread low

very slight play n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

washer weak spray to screen

Fail 31 Oct 2012 337,621 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 337,621 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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M778 MUU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M778 MUU, 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 M778 MUU registered?

M778 MUU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M778 MUU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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