CarVerify

Free Car Check

N574 OUW

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

345,443 mi
Last recorded345,443 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Carbodies
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN574 OUW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
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

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 345,443 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auto transmission pipes leaking

o/s and n/s sill to chassis panels badly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 345,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auto box pipes to radiator bad leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 345,333 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chips in screen

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake hose bracket been repaired making hoses close to tyre

nearside front tyre worn

offside front upper suspension arm bush weak

play offside lower balljoint

play steering top column bush

steering box wet with power steering fluid

steering operation notchy

Pass 15 Feb 2010 315,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 297,948 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 274,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 258,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 258,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 242,022 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
Full Carbodies Taxi/hire Car reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N574 OUW is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N574 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N574 OUW?

You can check the full history of N574 OUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N574 OUW registered?

N574 OUW is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N574 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N574 OUW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N574 OUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N574 OUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.