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N83 OYW

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

438,704 mi
Last recorded438,704 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 OYW
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 438,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 438,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 431,896 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 431,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 430,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 430,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 424,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 424,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N83 OYW is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N83 OYW, 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 N83 OYW registered?

N83 OYW is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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