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N418 OYF

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

444,744 mi
Last recorded444,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 OYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 444,744 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 444,722 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 443,446 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ADVISE slight corrosion on floor around pedals

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 443,446 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

ADVISE slight corrosion on floor around pedals

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N418 OYF is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N418 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.

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What year was N418 OYF registered?

N418 OYF is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N418 OYF safe to buy?

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