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N683 DMG

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

403,630 mi
Last recorded403,630 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 DMG
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 403,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 403,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,957 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 402,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 401,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 400,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 400,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 397,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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N683 DMG is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N683 DMG, 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 N683 DMG registered?

N683 DMG is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N683 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 DMG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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