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C5 NEG

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NEG
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 154,522 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,500 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 151,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,868 miles

Offside Front tyre wear/cracking

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 150,784 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning tight (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s/f n/s/f 30cmm of body mount inner sill/floor

Pass 18 Jun 2019 149,650 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded 30cm of body mount

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f top suframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 149,650 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded 30cm of body mount

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f top suframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,941 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 147,938 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 147,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 140,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,146 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 120,069 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 113,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,371 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,607 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,735 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,260 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 17,917 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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C5 NEG is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 246,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 NEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 NEG registered?

C5 NEG is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C5 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NEG shows 34 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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