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N764 NHS

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

402,503 mi
Last recorded402,503 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN764 NHS
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 402,503 miles

All brake pipes not replaced are slightly corroded †Slight play in both rear drive shaft bearings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 402,497 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both rear drive shaft bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2006 375,484 miles

PATCHES WELDED IN REAR FLOOR AREA

PATCHES WELDED TO BATTERY TRAY

Fail 2 Aug 2006 375,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

PATCHES WELDED IN REAR FLOOR AREA AND REAR BODY MEMBERS N/S AND O/S

PATCHES WELDED TO BATTERY TRAY

Fail 26 Jul 2006 375,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION IN BATTERY TRAY

CORROSION IN BRAKE SERVO MOUNTING AREA

CORROSION IN REAR BODY MEMBERS N/S AND O/S

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N764 NHS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N764 NHS, 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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N764 NHS is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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