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M979 MYK

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,256 mi
Last recorded222,256 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 MYK
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 222,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 222,010 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 222,009 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 221,127 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 220,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 220,526 miles

Nearside Rear low brake effort from service brake

Fail 13 Aug 2021 220,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing paneling. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing paneling. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing paneling in front of servo assy (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear low brake effort from service brake

power steering belt loose

Pass 24 Nov 2015 219,068 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/ (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 219,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/ (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 216,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 214,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 212,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 211,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 208,964 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 208,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 207,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 202,687 miles

O/S HEADLAMP IMAGE DETERIOATING

REAR INNER BODY SILLS & N/S/R INNER ARCH CORRODED TO HOLES BUT JUST OUTSIDE PERCRIBED AREAS FOR SEAT BELT FIXINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES

STEERING BOX STARTING TO LEAK

Fail 6 Nov 2008 202,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S HEADLAMP IMAGE DETERIOATING

REAR INNER BODY SILLS & N/S/R INNER ARCH CORRODED TO HOLES BUT JUST OUTSIDE PERCRIBED AREAS FOR SEAT BELT FIXINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES

STEERING BOX STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 10 Nov 2007 197,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 197,727 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M979 MYK is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M979 MYK, 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 M979 MYK registered?

M979 MYK is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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