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N318 PHX

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

351,523 mi
Last recorded351,523 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 PHX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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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

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 351,523 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 350,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 350,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 350,627 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 348,096 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 348,092 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 346,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 343,673 miles

nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 341,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 339,914 miles

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

Fuel cap seal worn.

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

O/S/F window slow/weak.

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Various interior trim dammage.

Wiper 'park' not working & wiper arms worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 339,914 miles

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

Fuel cap seal worn.

O/S/F window slow/weak.

Various interior trim dammage.

Wiper 'park' not working & wiper arms worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 338,986 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Drivers seat torn.

Exhaust mounting bushes perrishing.

Front exhaust clamp broken but still secure.

N/S/R door damaged & not opening.

O/S/F window surround corroded to excess.

Possible dampness around brake master cylinder/servo.

Possible leak from hose into O/s of radiator.

Various corrosion around vehicle.

Various oil leaks from engine including sump plug.

Warning light on dash.

Wiper park not working.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 338,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Drivers seat torn.

Exhaust mounting bushes perrishing.

Front exhaust clamp broken but still secure.

N/S/R door damaged & not opening.

O/S/F window surround corroded to excess.

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

Possible dampness around brake master cylinder/servo.

Possible leak from hose into O/s of radiator.

Various corrosion around vehicle.

Various oil leaks from engine including sump plug.

Warning light on dash.

Wiper park not working.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 337,012 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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N318 PHX is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N318 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 N318 PHX registered?

N318 PHX is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N318 PHX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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