MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
300,001 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
drivers floor at seat badly corroded
vehicle has serious underbody corrosion n/s/front upper suspension joint is worn
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
vehicle has exstensive underbody corrosion presenter informed
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
corrosion in floor by anchor points
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?
Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N218 TDU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 N218 TDU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N218 TDU?
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What year was N218 TDU registered?
N218 TDU is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 September 1995.
Is N218 TDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N218 TDU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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