1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · N691 CML
1996 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 440,926 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 440,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N691 CML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 440,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N691 CML Mileage History
- 28/02/2023438,834 mi
- 03/03/2023438,843 mi+9 mi
- 27/02/2024439,703 mi+860 mi
- 26/02/2025440,119 mi+416 mi
- 04/02/2026440,926 mi+807 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N691 CML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (N691 CML) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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