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M947 MDU

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

276,597 mi
Last recorded276,597 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 MDU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 276,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both main beams (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not hold (3.1.3c)

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

Steering locking device insecure all (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing all split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

brake pipes engine bay slight rusting

light stork smokes when put on main beam flash

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 276,592 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

oil leak on diff

slight corrosion on inner wings under bonnet

slight corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 17 Sep 2012 274,895 miles

wiper linkage worn

wipers split

slight noise from steering ??

heavy corrosion in many parts of body

leaf spring rear shackle bushes worn

poss distortion rear brake drums ?? Because hand and foot brake effort uneven

screen washers poor

Fail 7 Aug 2012 274,894 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded bad in boot

front brake discs corroded

front brake effort low

heavy corrosion in many parts of vehicle body

n.s. wiper split

n.s. wiper split

n.s.f. brake does not lock up

rear foot and hand brake effort very uneven

screen washers poor

suspect filler used around o.s.r. body mounting ??

wiper linkage worn

smoke comming from steering cowling when main beam flash used

Pass 21 May 2011 271,912 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2011 271,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 266,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 254,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills are showing signs of corrosion

nearside flith plate showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 252,661 miles

offsider rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2009 252,661 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offsider rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 239,725 miles

both front flitch plate rubbers slightly worn

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2008 239,719 miles

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

both front flitch plate rubbers slightly worn

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2007 225,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 224,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underseal hampering inspection

Pass 3 May 2006 209,964 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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M947 MDU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M947 MDU, 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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M947 MDU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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