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London Taxis Int Fairway Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the London Taxis Int Fairway reliable? We analysed 1,363 real MOT tests across 266 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,363 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
64.0%
Typical Mileage
262,680mi
Annual Mileage
16,287mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
37yrs

The London Taxis Int Fairway is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and headlamp aim too high. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int Fairway.

London Taxis Int Fairway Number Plates

Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int Fairway. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

London Taxis Int Fairway MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a London Taxis Int Fairway to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

61.8%
1997
65.3%
1996
64.2%
1995
58.6%
1994
68.4%
1992
63.1%
1991
60.6%
1990
65%
1989

London Taxis Int Fairway Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a London Taxis Int Fairway fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 90
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 84
Headlamp aim too high 68
fog lamp not working 66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 44

London Taxis Int Fairway Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int Fairway owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,187 mi/yr
Typical
16,287 mi/yr
Average
17,152 mi/yr
Heavy usage
26,740 mi/yr

London Taxis Int Fairway MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the London Taxis Int Fairway year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
1997 123 61.8% 205,033 243,303 353,046
1996 300 65.3% 228,097 312,844 377,706
1995 162 64.2% 197,670 293,077 363,156
1994 174 58.6% 180,525 299,612 445,530
1992 95 68.4% 109,736 254,377 429,224
1991 84 63.1% 101,486 133,850 264,492
1990 203 60.6% 151,054 233,857 305,661
1989 120 65.0% 109,460 241,023 364,454

How Long Does a London Taxis Int Fairway Last?

Based on 266 London Taxis Int Fairway vehicles on UK roads.

Average
16.7 years
Median
16.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
37 years

London Taxis Int Fairway Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int Fairway MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
262,680 mi
75th Percentile
350,729 mi
95th Percentile
472,551 mi
Max Recorded
690,562 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int Fairway

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
1992

68.4% MOT pass rate from 95 tests

Year to avoid
1994

58.6% MOT pass rate from 174 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway is 1992, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.4% across 95 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the London Taxis Int Fairway Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
London Taxis Int Fairway THIS CAR 64.0% 1,363 262,680 mi 37 yrs
London Taxis Int TX4 72.9% 310,078 165,288 mi 20 yrs
London Taxis Int Tx II 70.4% 168,997 255,001 mi 24 yrs
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze 67% 72,025 337,520 mi 28 yrs
BMW M440D Xdrive MHEV Auto 89.2% 1,531 29,971 mi — yrs

Compared to the London Taxis Int TX4 (72.9% pass rate) and the London Taxis Int Tx II (70.4% pass rate), the London Taxis Int Fairway trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway?

The London Taxis Int Fairway has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.0% across 1,363 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int Fairway are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (90 recorded failures), vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (84), and headlamp aim too high (68). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical London Taxis Int Fairway owner drives around 16,287 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most London Taxis Int Fairway models stay on UK roads for around 37 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

London Taxis Int Fairway — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int Fairway reliable?
Based on 1,363 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int Fairway has a 64.0% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int Fairway?
The most common MOT failures are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, and headlamp aim too high. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int Fairway do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int Fairway does around 16,287 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int Fairway last?
Most London Taxis Int Fairway models stay on UK roads for around 37 years based on our analysis of 266 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int Fairway?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a London Taxis Int Fairway?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway is 1992 with a 68.4% pass rate across 95 tests.