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N230 PYM

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,823 mi
Last recorded189,823 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 PYM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 189,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 185,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 185,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 185,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 185,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N230 PYM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N230 PYM, 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 N230 PYM registered?

N230 PYM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 26 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N230 PYM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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