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N342 BMP

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

262,752 mi
Last recorded262,752 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 BMP
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 262,752 miles

body underside holed and corroded

slight leak steering box

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2015 262,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body underside holed and corroded

slight leak steering box

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2015 262,752 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

battery insecure

slight play in steering

some corrosion to body work

underside holled and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 262,699 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accer pedal rubber missing

various body and doors slight corrosions

Fail 30 Jul 2013 262,692 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accelerator pedal rubber

bonnet realease lever at bonnet!

Pass 10 Jul 2012 258,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 254,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 250,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 246,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 240,427 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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N342 BMP is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 261,742 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 N342 BMP, 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 31 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N342 BMP is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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