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N637 LCD

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

418,476 mi
Last recorded418,476 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 LCD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 418,476 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade slight split

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Fail 16 Sep 2013 418,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade slight split

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Pass 28 Mar 2013 411,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet pull stiff

corrosion nearside front battery tray, battery still secure

corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear bolt on sill panel badly corroded

slight corrosion nearside front inner sill

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Fail 25 Mar 2013 411,872 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet pull stiff

corrosion nearside front battery tray, battery still secure

corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear bolt on sill panel badly corroded

projection offside rear body, unlikely to cause injury

slight corrosion nearside front inner sill

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,835 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongey in operation

corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

free play at steering wheel, just within acceptable limits

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Fail 24 Sep 2012 405,835 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongey in operation

corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

free play at steering wheel, just within acceptable limits

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

projection caused by damage nearside rear wing, not likely to cause injury

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,204 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside rear inner wing outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear inner wing outside of prescribed areas

damage to nearside rear wing, unlikely to cause injury

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Fail 26 Mar 2012 397,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside rear inner wing outside of prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear inner wing outside of prescribed areas

damage to nearside rear wing, unlikely to cause injury

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Pass 23 Sep 2011 390,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion nearside front inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

offside headlamp slightly poor beam image

Fail 19 Sep 2011 390,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion nearside front inner wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

drivers door check strap broken

offside headlamp slightly poor beam image

Pass 24 Mar 2011 382,834 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 22 Mar 2011 382,727 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2010 376,202 miles

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

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

slight roughness felt in steering system

Fail 18 Oct 2010 376,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

slight roughness felt in steering system

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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N637 LCD is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N637 LCD, 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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N637 LCD is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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