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N745 CBU

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

329,444 mi
Last recorded329,444 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 CBU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 329,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 317,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 307,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 302,109 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 301,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 296,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 291,838 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 282,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 271,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 262,193 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 262,189 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 252,272 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 252,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N745 CBU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N745 CBU, 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 N745 CBU registered?

N745 CBU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N745 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N745 CBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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