Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · R44 CAB

R44 CAB

1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03/11/1997. Recorded mileage 122,631 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.

Make & Model
CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 28/07/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
122,631 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2664cc

R44 CAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
  • 122,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R44 CAB Mileage History

  1. 19/04/2024122,597 mi
  2. 23/04/2024122,598 mi+1 mi
  3. 14/05/2025122,614 mi+16 mi
  4. 28/07/2026122,630 mi+16 mi
  5. 30/07/2026122,631 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R44 CAB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 05:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (R44 CAB) between April 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY