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N706 DMG

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 DMG
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 147,040 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 147,036 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens missing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 146,839 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 144,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,267 miles

offside front body mounting adjacent panel corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 134,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested auxillary belts loose likely to become detatched (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside front body mounting adjacent panel corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,184 miles

All tyres starting to crack on the tread

Both front shock absorbers top and bottom bushes in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly worn/rusty

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

Off side front coil spring top mount corroded

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

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

Vairious patches of corrosion on underside, none structural

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

steering lock not fuctional (not certain if these were orignal futment on this vehicle) but soon to be failure item if not functioning and fiited as standard

Fail 19 Feb 2013 133,582 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

off side front inner sill, off side rear inner sill, off side rear lower/inner wheel arch and near side rear inner wheel arch areas all severely corroded and holed by rust, chassis built vehicle but suggest welding to all corroded areas of vehicle

steering lock not fuctional (not certain if these were orignal futment on this vehicle) but soon to be failure item if not functioning and fiited as standard

Pass 6 Jan 2012 132,688 miles

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX

SLIGHT PLAY 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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N706 DMG is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N706 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 N706 DMG registered?

N706 DMG is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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