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N992 XNC

1995 Carbodies Taxi

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests8 (2 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

129,971 mi
Last recorded129,971 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Carbodies Taxi274,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 XNC
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2007 129,971 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

battery tray corroded

f/no/plate slight damage

front bumper loose

Fail 27 Mar 2007 129,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

battery/tray/corroded

front bumper insecure

front n/plate/slight damage

Fail 22 Dec 2006 128,981 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front no. plate slightly deteriorated

wiper motor supported by a block of wood

Fail 21 Dec 2006 128,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

battery insecure tray corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 134,654 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion under battery tray

Fail 7 Aug 2006 134,510 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2005 127,343 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N992 XNC is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1995 Carbodies Taxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 274,748 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 N992 XNC, 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 31 years old, this Carbodies Taxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N992 XNC registered?

N992 XNC is a 1995 Carbodies Taxi, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N992 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 XNC shows 8 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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