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N182 OYN

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

392,655 mi
Last recorded392,655 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 OYN
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 392,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 392,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 392,612 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 392,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 392,543 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 389,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 389,595 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 387,847 miles

both nearside tyres have age related cracks

brake warning light on dash illuminated

dipped headlamp switch feels worn

wipers dont park unless switch is manipulated

Fail 12 Feb 2020 387,847 miles

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

both nearside tyres have age related cracks

brake warning light on dash illuminated

dipped headlamp switch feels worn

wipers dont park unless switch is manipulated

Fail 12 Feb 2020 387,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both nearside tyres have age related cracks

brake warning light on dash illuminated

dipped headlamp switch feels worn

wipers dont park unless switch is manipulated

Pass 23 Feb 2019 384,319 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened pedal to master cylinder push rod (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

both wipers split

corrosion near to battery mounting

front discs poor condition

o/s n/s front body mountings corroded

slight noise o/s front wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2019 384,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contact with tie rod (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contact with chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened pedal to master cylinder push rod (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both wipers split

corrosion near to battery mounting

front discs poor condition

o/s n/s front body mountings corroded

slight noise o/s front wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2018 380,488 miles

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 380,473 miles

Direction indicators not working all four (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 376,278 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 371,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 368,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 364,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 362,392 miles

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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N182 OYN is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 261,742 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 N182 OYN, 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 31 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N182 OYN is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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