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N546 ESC

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

3,001 mi
Last recorded3,001 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 ESC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 3,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 3,007 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front side light bulb inop upper but has lower one working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 3,007 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front side light bulb inop upper but has lower one working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 3,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 3,003 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 3,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 3,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 3,009 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 3,003 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 3,003 miles

Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 3,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 3,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 3,009 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 3,005 miles

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 3,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 3,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,530 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 24,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 622 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 1 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 1 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 368,130 miles

23% imbalance front brakes

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

front subframe corroded

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2006 354,872 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 354,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

paint work scabbing

Pass 3 Nov 2005 338,760 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 337,513 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wing holed by corrosion under battery

oil leak

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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N546 ESC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N546 ESC, 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 N546 ESC registered?

N546 ESC is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N546 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 ESC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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