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N330 OYY

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

490,520 mi
Last recorded490,520 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 OYY
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 490,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 490,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 455,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 455,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 422,639 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 rear foot & handbrake performances slightly low

Fail 19 Aug 2006 422,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 422,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

paint hampering inspection

slight uneveness in rear brake application

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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N330 OYY is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N330 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 N330 OYY registered?

N330 OYY is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N330 OYY safe to buy?

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