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N743 BOH

1996 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 27cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

426,571 mi
Last recorded426,571 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Carbodies Taxi319,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 BOH
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine27cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 426,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 426,118 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 29 Aug 2012 422,382 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 422,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNDER SIDE BODY STARTING TO CORROED N/S O/S INNER SILLS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 403,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 391,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 375,977 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 375,956 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

o/s n/s inner sill areas signs of repair

Pass 12 Aug 2008 358,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 328,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 319,683 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 319,255 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi?

Based on 451 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,677
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 26
fog lamp not working 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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N743 BOH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 27cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 319,683 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N743 BOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N743 BOH registered?

N743 BOH is a 1996 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 22 July 1996.

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