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M952 WHC

1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM952 WHC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,000 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 150,000 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 150,003 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 150,000 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 150,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 150,000 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 150,001 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 150,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 150,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 150,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front inner wings and both inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 150,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 150,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 150,000 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 149,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 138,296 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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M952 WHC is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 273,180 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 M952 WHC, 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 32 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M952 WHC registered?

M952 WHC is a 1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M952 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M952 WHC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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