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N238 PYE

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

240,931 mi
Last recorded240,931 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 PYE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 240,931 miles

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 240,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside and nearside sills have old repairs covered over with protective coating

Pass 22 Oct 2023 239,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 239,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 239,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 238,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 241,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 241,199 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 241,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 240,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 240,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 240,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 240,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 238,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 238,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 238,201 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 238,141 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 237,948 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 237,939 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 5 Jun 2008 237,599 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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N238 PYE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N238 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 N238 PYE registered?

N238 PYE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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