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M778 VSF

1995 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,950 mi
Last recorded137,950 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Fairway256,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 VSF
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 137,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 137,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 137,800 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 137,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 137,890 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 137,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
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M778 VSF is a 1995 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 256,608 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 Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M778 VSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M778 VSF registered?

M778 VSF is a 1995 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M778 VSF safe to buy?

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