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N834 PHM

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 PHM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,009 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 70,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1x Bolt Loose, At Exhaust Down Pipe To Manifold.

Horns At N/S Under Bonnet,Mounting Bolt Loose.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/F Tyre Has A Screw In The Very Inside Edge Of Tread Area.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 278,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 325,202 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 301,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 301,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N834 PHM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N834 PHM, 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 N834 PHM registered?

N834 PHM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N834 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N834 PHM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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