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N359 OYL

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,137 mi
Last recorded222,137 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 OYL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 222,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 222,137 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 215,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 215,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 209,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 204,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 197,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 192,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 186,295 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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N359 OYL is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N359 OYL, 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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What year was N359 OYL registered?

N359 OYL is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N359 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 OYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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