CarVerify

Free Car Check

N388 OYF

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

282,256 mi
Last recorded282,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 OYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 282,256 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 282,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached touching wheel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 270,566 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake low Nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 267,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 260,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 259,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 258,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 257,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 256,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 255,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 253,035 miles

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

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
Full Carbodies Taxi/hire Car reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N388 OYF is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N388 OYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N388 OYF?

You can check the full history of N388 OYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N388 OYF registered?

N388 OYF is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N388 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 OYF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N388 OYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N388 OYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.