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

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Is the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver reliable? We analysed 1,198 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,198 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.7%
Typical Mileage
268,341mi
Annual Mileage
13,905mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
34yrs

The London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int Fairway Driver.

London Taxis Int Fairway Driver Number Plates

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

London Taxis Int Fairway Driver MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

68.5%
1997
66%
1996
62.6%
1995
67.3%
1994
66.1%
1992

London Taxis Int Fairway Driver Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

fog lamp not working 53
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Headlamp aim too high 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Headlamp aim too low 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33

London Taxis Int Fairway Driver Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,532 mi/yr
Typical
13,905 mi/yr
Average
17,133 mi/yr
Heavy usage
22,968 mi/yr

London Taxis Int Fairway Driver MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
1997 349 68.5% 215,579 268,777 359,602
1996 394 66.0% 241,150 283,208 339,349
1995 182 62.6% 144,062 228,707 275,014
1994 104 67.3% 135,863 245,586 345,644
1992 62 66.1% 201,867 308,500 351,251

How Long Does a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver Last?

Based on 187 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.2 years
Median
14.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
34 years

London Taxis Int Fairway Driver Mileage Distribution

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

Median
268,341 mi
75th Percentile
338,450 mi
95th Percentile
501,077 mi
Max Recorded
986,798 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

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

Best year
1997

68.5% MOT pass rate from 349 tests

Year to avoid
1995

62.6% MOT pass rate from 182 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.5% across 349 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.6% — 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 Driver 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 Driver THIS CAR 65.7% 1,198 268,341 mi 34 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 525D M Sport A 78.7% 723 139,564 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 Driver trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway Driver?

The London Taxis Int Fairway Driver has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.7% across 1,198 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver are fog lamp not working (53 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (47), and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (45). 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 Driver owner drives around 13,905 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 Driver models stay on UK roads for around 34 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 Driver — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver reliable?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver has a 65.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver?
The most common MOT failures are fog lamp not working, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int Fairway Driver does around 13,905 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver last?
Most London Taxis Int Fairway Driver models stay on UK roads for around 34 years based on our analysis of 187 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver?
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 Driver?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is 1997 with a 68.5% pass rate across 349 tests.