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N118 LAT

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

374,665 mi
Last recorded374,665 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 LAT
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 374,665 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor to lower bulk head corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch to sill areas corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch to sill areas corroded

all tyres showing heavy cracking

extensive corrosion to osf/osr/nsr inner sill areas

Pass 16 Jul 2015 374,665 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both inner cills corroded

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 374,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 374,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 374,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 373,815 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight rust offside chassis rail

Pass 16 Apr 2009 372,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 371,039 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 370,998 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 370,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 370,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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N118 LAT is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 273,419 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 N118 LAT, 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 30 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 N118 LAT registered?

N118 LAT is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N118 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 LAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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