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N321 PHX

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

449,746 mi
Last recorded449,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 PHX
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 449,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drivers floor apears weakened by corrosion,but not considered dangerous

most body pannels have some corrosion, but appear to be rigid.

nearside rear inner & outer sill corroded / holed,but not considered dangerous due to the ladder chassis design.

wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2013 443,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 443,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 438,250 miles

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 10 Jan 2012 438,108 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 26 Jan 2011 435,527 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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N321 PHX is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Green 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 N321 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 N321 PHX registered?

N321 PHX is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N321 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 PHX 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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