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N828 VFL

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

431,617 mi
Last recorded431,617 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 VFL
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 431,617 miles

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking

servo corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 431,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking

servo corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 431,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 431,558 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Bonnet is only locked on safety catch

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 430,976 miles

Body has corrosion in areas

Both wipers slightly smeary

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

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

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

Radiator fins worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 430,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

radiator fins worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 428,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

washer on n/side poor

Pass 18 Aug 2011 427,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 427,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 410,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 395,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 383,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 370,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 357,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 345,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 334,851 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 323,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 302,451 miles

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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N828 VFL is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N828 VFL, 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 N828 VFL registered?

N828 VFL is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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