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N420 OYF

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

1,200 mi
Last recorded1,200 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 OYF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 1,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 1,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 88 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 88 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 88 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 88 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 88 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Below steering wheel (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect image upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot Floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88 miles

Battery tray corroded.

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 88 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 88 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87 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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N420 OYF is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N420 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 N420 OYF registered?

N420 OYF is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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