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N839 AML

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,848 mi
Last recorded235,848 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car261,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 AML
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 235,848 miles

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner wing corrosion present

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

rear lower valance corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 235,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner wing corrosion present

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2012 229,172 miles

Advise front number plate smashed but still readable.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 229,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Advise front number plate smashed but still readable.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 213,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 213,367 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 198,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 184,407 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 184,407 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 167,621 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 142,019 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 139,951 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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N839 AML is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 261,742 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 N839 AML, 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 31 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 N839 AML registered?

N839 AML is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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