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N318 PYF

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 PYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,939 miles

Corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle including wheelarches and bodywork(not structural)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in offside front road wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,685 miles

All wings and inner vwings are crusty.

Bonnet catch poor condition.

Boot floor and inner wings are rusty.

Front sub frame is rusty.

Play at offside front wheel bearing.

Play at steering.

Play within steering.

Rear cross member is rusty.

Rear panels are rusty.

Rear shock absorbers are damp.

This vehicle shows general under body corrosion.

Under sills are rusty.

Wipers do not self park.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 80,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All wings and inner vwings are crusty.

Bonnet catch poor condition.

Boot floor and inner wings are rusty.

Front sub frame is rusty.

Play at offside front wheel bearing.

Play at steering.

Play within steering.

Rear cross member is rusty.

Rear panels are rusty.

Rear shock absorbers are damp.

This vehicle shows general under body corrosion.

Under sills are rusty.

Wipers do not self park.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,270 miles

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

Under sills are rusty. †Rear inner arches are rusty †Front sub frame is rusty.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,270 miles

Under sills are rusty. †Rear inner arches are rusty †Front sub frame is rusty.

Pass 22 May 2006 1,990 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 PYF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

N318 PYF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N318 PYF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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