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M788 MUU

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

387,175 mi
Last recorded387,175 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 MUU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 387,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 387,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 386,338 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 386,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 386,090 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 385,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 384,970 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 384,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M788 MUU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M788 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 M788 MUU registered?

M788 MUU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M788 MUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M788 MUU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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