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N505 ONS

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests55 (25 pass, 30 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

203,469 mi
Last recorded203,469 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 ONS
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlue
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

25 pass 30 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 203,469 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 203,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 203,470 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion on floor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear corrosion on boot floor

Pass 8 Dec 2017 203,440 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in underseal and fibre glass

Both wiper blades park in centre of windscreen

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight bind to O/S/F wheel

Slight flex in steering box mount

Slight play in steering idler

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle leans to N/S

Fail 7 Dec 2017 203,410 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

All corrosion repairs covered in underseal and fibre glass

Both wiper blades park in centre of windscreen

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight bind to O/S/F wheel

Slight flex in steering box mount

Slight play in steering idler

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle leans to N/S

Fail 21 Nov 2017 203,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Leaf spring slipper excessively worn front slipper (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4th body mount floor box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

rear arch's and under side covered in body filler and fiberglass heavy under sill present

Pass 26 May 2017 202,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front steering shaft fixing nut/bolt rubbing on power steering pipe

Offside Rear shock absorber tell-tail signs there was a leak of fluid

Fail 16 May 2017 201,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure inner wheel arch fixing (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front steering shaft fixing nut/bolt rubbing on power steering pipe

Offside Rear shock absorber tell-tail signs there was a leak of fluid

Pass 29 Nov 2016 199,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all welding covered with inderseal

floor on vehicle covered in silicone type material hard to inspect

various prescribed areas covered in fibre glass and undersill making inspection hard

wiper blades parking high

Fail 16 Nov 2016 199,789 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened shock mount plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame cracked by shock mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both rear and offside front door pillar moving when door opened fully, covers fitted to sill making inspection of these areas very difficult and I suspect there to be heavy corrosion underneath them however I can not see underneath them

floor on vehicle covered in silicone type material hard to inspect

various prescribed areas covered in fibre glass and undersill making inspection hard

wiper blades parking high

Pass 16 May 2016 198,380 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in lower steering column UJ

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

body has poor repairs archs full of fiberglass

play in the steering

Fail 5 May 2016 198,219 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion a post (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

body has poor repairs archs full of fiberglass

play in the steering

Pass 13 Nov 2015 197,112 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fuel tank hose perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

all welding repair covered with underseal

Fail 2 Nov 2015 196,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Floor fractured (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fuel tank hose perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 19 May 2015 194,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside and offside upper wishbone arm close to subframe

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear inner wheel arch covered in fiber glass so unable to fully inspect

Sight oil dampness on steering box

Slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Fail 6 May 2015 194,463 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside and offside upper wishbone arm close to subframe

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear inner wheel arch covered in fiber glass so unable to fully inspect

Sight oil dampness on steering box

Slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2014 191,459 miles

Welding covered with underseal

Fail 6 Nov 2014 191,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

N/S/R body mount showing signs of being loose

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 188,359 miles

Oil leak @ rear diff

Slight flexing @ steering box mount

Some corrosion @ spacer bracket between chassie and body under drivers seat

Fail 15 May 2014 188,201 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak @ rear diff

Slight flexing @ steering box mount

Some corrosion @ spacer bracket between chassie and body under drivers seat

Fail 14 May 2014 188,182 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R body mount nut washer corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight diff pinion oil leak

Slight flex in steering box mount

Slight front and rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 May 2014 187,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R body mount nut washer corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight diff pinion oil leak

Slight flex in steering box mount

Slight front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Nov 2013 185,849 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 185,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 183,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 183,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 183,389 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil low

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

Rear n/s service brake slow coming on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 181,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some corrosion @ sanwitch plate between chassie and floor under drivers seat

Fail 8 Nov 2012 181,846 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 181,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Unable to check corrosion to rear due to being covered in fibre glass

Pass 14 May 2012 179,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 179,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 178,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 171,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 171,903 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 171,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 166,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 166,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 165,824 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 165,728 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 164,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 164,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 160,999 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 160,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 160,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wear in lower steering coloum u/j

Fail 23 Oct 2008 160,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wear in lower steering coloum u/j

Pass 1 May 2008 160,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 160,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 160,236 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering idler

slight play in steering u,j

Fail 15 Oct 2007 160,217 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s/f indicator flashing slight dim

slight bind on the o/s/f brake

slight play in steering idler

slight play on steering u.j

Pass 24 Apr 2007 159,275 miles

steering joints have wear n/s/front inner sill badly corroded front pads low no rear high rise stop light

Pass 13 Oct 2006 157,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 157,311 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 157,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

vehicle has serious under body corrosion radiator is perished

Pass 14 Oct 2005 154,539 miles

vehicle has severe body under corrosion and inner wings

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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N505 ONS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 55 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N505 ONS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N505 ONS?

You can check the full history of N505 ONS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N505 ONS registered?

N505 ONS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N505 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 ONS shows 55 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N505 ONS have outstanding finance?

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