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N511 ONS

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

492,549 mi
Last recorded492,549 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 ONS
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 492,549 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 492,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 May 2010 478,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2010 478,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 459,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 444,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 444,658 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 440,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 435,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 433,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 426,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 418,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 408,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 393,704 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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N511 ONS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N511 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.

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What year was N511 ONS registered?

N511 ONS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N511 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 ONS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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