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N616 FHE

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

340,479 mi
Last recorded340,479 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN616 FHE
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 340,479 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 340,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 326,901 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 326,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 320,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 309,377 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 309,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 298,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 298,490 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 289,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 289,814 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 283,133 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 282,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 275,644 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 275,640 miles

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

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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N616 FHE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N616 FHE, 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 N616 FHE registered?

N616 FHE is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N616 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N616 FHE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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