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N164 OYU

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Lpg 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

303,346 mi
Last recorded303,346 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 OYU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 303,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s n/s front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 284,187 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak on rear diff

Pass 25 Sep 2008 265,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 264,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 241,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 216,029 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 215,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N164 OYU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 1,800cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N164 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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What year was N164 OYU registered?

N164 OYU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N164 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N164 OYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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