CarVerify

Free Car Check

M56 VMF

1995 Carbodies Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,298 mi
Last recorded179,298 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Fairway256,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 VMF
MakeCarbodies
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 179,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 179,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 179,237 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 179,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 179,192 miles

How Reliable is the Carbodies Fairway?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
10,948
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Headlamp aim too high 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Full Carbodies Fairway reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M56 VMF is a 1995 Carbodies Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 256,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M56 VMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Carbodies Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M56 VMF?

You can check the full history of M56 VMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M56 VMF registered?

M56 VMF is a 1995 Carbodies Fairway, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M56 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 VMF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M56 VMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M56 VMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.