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N378 DME

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

298,658 mi
Last recorded298,658 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 DME
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 298,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 298,658 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 291,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 287,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 285,947 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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N378 DME is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N378 DME, 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 N378 DME registered?

N378 DME is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N378 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 DME shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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