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1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR 2.7L Diesel · N838 AML

N838 AML

1995 Carbodies Taxi/hire CAR (2.7L, diesel). First registered 18/09/1995. Recorded mileage 439,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CARBODIES TAXI/HIRE CAR
Year / Origin
1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/04/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (17/04/2020)
Recorded Mileage
439,511 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/04/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 17/04/2020
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2664cc

N838 AML Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2022
  • 439,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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N838 AML Mileage History

  1. 16/03/2022439,504 mi
  2. 12/04/2022439,511 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

N838 AML MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 17:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car (N838 AML) between March 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 April 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY