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N748 CBU

1996 Carbodies Taxi

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

368,014 mi
Last recorded368,014 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi319,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 CBU
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 368,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 367,253 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 367,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 366,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 366,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 365,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 364,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 364,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 364,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 361,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 357,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,675 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,598 miles

front discs slightly warped...............

Pass 25 Apr 2009 356,193 miles

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

advise nearside front road wheel has a slight brake bind

advise nearside rear plus offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

advise steering colume has slight lift

advise wiper rack worn

Pass 1 May 2008 353,671 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 353,671 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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N748 CBU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 319,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N748 CBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N748 CBU registered?

N748 CBU is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N748 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N748 CBU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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