1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · M731 UMH
1994 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 459,358 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 459,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M731 UMH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 459,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M731 UMH Mileage History
- 10/02/2010455,453 mi
- 04/08/2011455,765 mi+312 mi
- 24/07/2012455,875 mi+110 mi
- 30/07/2013456,161 mi+286 mi
- 13/03/2015456,369 mi+208 mi
- 13/03/2015456,369 mi
- 14/09/2016457,536 mi+1,167 mi
- 09/10/2017458,098 mi+562 mi
- 26/10/2019458,132 mi+34 mi
- 26/04/2021458,453 mi+321 mi
- 06/05/2022458,940 mi+487 mi
- 31/05/2022458,954 mi+14 mi
- 23/06/2022458,959 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/2025458,998 mi+39 mi
- 29/07/2026459,358 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
M731 UMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (M731 UMH) between February 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative When ignition is off (4.4.1 (e))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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