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VIN 1T88S2E27D1155310 — 2013 Thomas Built (THMS) MVP-EF (Engine Front)

Recorded with Pegasus Transit Inc · USDOT 2189413

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Vehicle identity

VIN1T88S2E27D1155310
Model year2013
MakeThomas Built (THMS)
ModelMVP-EF (Engine Front)
Vehicle typeBUS
License plateCA 42249D4 (California)
Inspection window2025-10-02 to 2026-06-09

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-06-091T88S2E27D1155310CA 42249D4PEGASUS TRANSIT INC · USDOT 2189413

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Pegasus Transit Inc Active

USDOT
2189413
MC
759936
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Oxnard, CA
Power units
67
Drivers
46
Inspections (24 mo)
226
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
1.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-09). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1T88S2E27D1155310
Year/Make
2013 Thomas Built (THMS)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

1T88S2E27D1155310 is a 2013 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) operated by Pegasus Transit Inc (USDOT 2189413). License plate on its inspection records: CA 42249D4. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2013 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T88S2E27D1155310. It is a bus built by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC at the HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISL engine, 8.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-02 and 2026-06-09. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-09) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Pegasus Transit Inc (USDOT 2189413) from 2025-10-02 to 2026-06-09 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeTHOMAS BUILT
ModelMVP-EF (Engine Front)
Model Year2013
Series131 (13 sections +10")
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL
ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityHIGH POINT
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateNORTH CAROLINA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelCummins ISL
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L8.9
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by PEGASUS TRANSIT INC (DOT 2189413)2025-10-02 → 2026-06-09
4 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 42249D4
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Pegasus Transit Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1T88S2E27D1155310 decode to?
VIN 1T88S2E27D1155310 decodes to a 2013 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) — body: Bus; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg); engine: Cummins ISL; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as THMS.
Why was 2013 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) VIN 1T88S2E27D1155310 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (1), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1T88S2E27D1155310?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 42249D4 (California).

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