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N316 OYY

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 OYY
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,935 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle is severely corroded underneath and outer body

Fail 16 Aug 2017 144,935 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users middle body mount (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle is severely corroded underneath and outer body

Pass 17 Aug 2016 140,173 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tank strap broken,diff seal leaking

steering system has slight play in all joints

vehicle has corrosion to body

Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,862 miles

The steering joints have slight play

This vehicle has areas of corrosion on the underside of the body

Fail 13 Aug 2014 130,708 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering joints have slight play

The vehicle body has areas of corrosion on the underside

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,708 miles

Steering joints have slight play

The vehicle body has areas of corrosion on the underside

Pass 15 Aug 2013 126,775 miles

Steering joints have slight play

areas of slight corrosion to the body

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,600 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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N316 OYY is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N316 OYY, 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 N316 OYY registered?

N316 OYY is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N316 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 OYY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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