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N150 OYU

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,419 mi
Last recorded192,419 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 OYU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 192,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under treatment (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 192,414 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wires loose without insulation {bare} (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under treatment (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 192,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 192,354 miles

indicators temperamental but working time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 192,344 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 192,344 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 191,515 miles

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

brake pipes coroded

corosion to underside

nearsiderear tyre badly perished

Fail 22 Jan 2015 191,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes coroded

corosion to underside

nearsiderear tyre badly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2014 189,212 miles

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

corrosion around both front body mounts

light PAS belt noise

reg bulb dull

slight lift in steering column

Fail 9 Jan 2014 189,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion around both front body mounts

light PAS belt noise

reg bulb dull

slight lift in steering column

Pass 18 Dec 2012 183,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 183,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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N150 OYU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N150 OYU, 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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N150 OYU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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