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N282 PHX

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

250,719 mi
Last recorded250,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 PHX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 250,719 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 250,719 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 246,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 246,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 242,440 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 242,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front coil spring mounting excessive corrosion/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 238,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 235,932 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 235,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 231,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 228,049 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 228,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber detached o/s/front shock lower mounting bracket to wishbone broken off(insecure) (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system excessively rough noisy and rough in operation (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2013 222,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 222,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 220,227 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 220,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 216,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 211,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 207,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 200,680 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 200,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 197,284 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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N282 PHX is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N282 PHX, 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 N282 PHX registered?

N282 PHX is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N282 PHX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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