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N211 PYE

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

347,184 mi
Last recorded347,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 PYE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 347,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 348,714 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 345,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 341,664 miles

bonnet is stiff to open

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underbody in poor condition

washer jets aim could do with adjusting

Pass 22 Apr 2014 338,544 miles

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

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

underbody corosion

Fail 11 Apr 2014 338,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corosion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 335,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wing has slight corrosion

o/s/f floor as slight corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion but not withing 30cm of a chassis mounting

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 335,642 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wing has slight corrosion

o/s/f floor as slight corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion but not withing 30cm of a chassis mounting

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 331,962 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 331,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N211 PYE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N211 PYE, 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 N211 PYE registered?

N211 PYE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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