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N601 BOF

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

551,098 mi
Last recorded551,098 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 BOF
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 551,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 288,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 287,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 271,935 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 271,932 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (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 inner sill by body mtg (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 inner wheel arch/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (front of) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (rear of) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 262,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 249,739 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components heavily covered with under-seal

Pass 25 Aug 2015 238,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 229,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 218,062 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 204,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 195,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 185,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 175,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 174,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 172,095 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 172,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 162,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 161,737 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

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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N601 BOF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N601 BOF, 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 N601 BOF registered?

N601 BOF is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N601 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N601 BOF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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