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N634 OUW

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

338,929 mi
Last recorded338,929 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN634 OUW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 338,929 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both under sill covers holed

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2014 338,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both under sill covers holed

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 336,938 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 335,060 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N634 OUW is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N634 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.

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N634 OUW is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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