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N672 PUV

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

485,579 mi
Last recorded485,579 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN672 PUV
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 485,579 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 485,576 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s flitch panel corroed

Pass 3 Aug 2010 473,112 miles

underside of vehicle signs of underseal front to rear and on components

Pass 28 Jul 2009 461,121 miles

o/s n/s rear inner wheel arches signs of surface rust bu rear seat belt mountings

Fail 27 Jul 2009 461,121 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s n/s rear inner wheel arches signs of surface rust bu rear seat belt mountings

Pass 22 Jul 2008 436,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 407,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 407,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 376,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 376,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both sill structures are corroded and weak

o/s rear inner wheel arch is corroded and weak

underseal is hampering inspection of vehicle

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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N672 PUV is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N672 PUV, 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 N672 PUV registered?

N672 PUV is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N672 PUV safe to buy?

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