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N842 PHM

1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

294,895 mi
Last recorded294,895 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car273,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 PHM
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 294,895 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 294,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 294,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 293,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 290,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 290,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 285,952 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 285,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust manifold downpipe nut missing

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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N842 PHM 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 N842 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 N842 PHM registered?

N842 PHM is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N842 PHM safe to buy?

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