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M861 BEW

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

216,530 mi
Last recorded216,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 BEW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 216,530 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 205,934 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 198,789 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 198,710 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 190,735 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 190,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 176,428 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 164,558 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 164,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 164,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 154,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 146,257 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 146,257 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 140,117 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 140,117 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 132,502 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 132,502 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 127,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 127,551 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 121,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 121,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 120,151 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 119,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 110,289 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 110,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,451 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,732 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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M861 BEW is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 M861 BEW, 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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M861 BEW is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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