1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · R44 CAB
1997 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 122,631 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 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
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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.
R44 CAB MOT History
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))”.
R44 CAB Mileage History
- 19/04/2024122,597 mi
- 23/04/2024122,598 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/2025122,614 mi+16 mi
- 28/07/2026122,630 mi+16 mi
- 30/07/2026122,631 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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