CarVerify

Free Car Check

N312 EKA

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

355,140 mi
Last recorded355,140 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 EKA
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 355,140 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge low to 2mm

Fail 20 Feb 2012 355,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge low to 2mm

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 354,420 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs lipped

n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch areas corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 343,419 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 343,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 333,183 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 333,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 311,298 miles

nearside rear floor showing slight corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2007 305,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 305,549 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
Full Carbodies Taxi/hire Car reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N312 EKA is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N312 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N312 EKA?

You can check the full history of N312 EKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N312 EKA registered?

N312 EKA is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N312 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 EKA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N312 EKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N312 EKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.