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

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Is the London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan reliable? We analysed 820 real MOT tests across 154 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 820 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
62.6%
Typical Mileage
252,495mi
Annual Mileage
8,046mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
36yrs

The London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan.

London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan Number Plates

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

London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

61.1%
1997
60.4%
1996
60%
1995
65.9%
1994
71.8%
1991
60%
1990

London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
fog lamp not working 43
Headlamp aim too high 36
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
position lamp(s) not working 29

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

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

Low usage
1,703 mi/yr
Typical
8,046 mi/yr
Average
12,073 mi/yr
Heavy usage
19,159 mi/yr

London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
1997 157 61.1% 183,854 290,918 408,694
1996 144 60.4% 115,444 310,732 349,146
1995 140 60.0% 210,039 275,344 341,516
1994 88 65.9% 175,297 229,000 331,274
1991 78 71.8% 21,699 127,849 209,268
1990 60 60.0% 142,978 236,479 257,813

How Long Does a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan Last?

Based on 154 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan vehicles on UK roads.

Average
16.2 years
Median
16.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
36 years

London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan Mileage Distribution

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

Median
252,495 mi
75th Percentile
346,029 mi
95th Percentile
482,169 mi
Max Recorded
562,089 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan

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

Best year
1991

71.8% MOT pass rate from 78 tests

Year to avoid
1990

60.0% MOT pass rate from 60 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan is 1991, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.8% across 78 tests. The 1990 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.0% — 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 Nissan 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 Nissan THIS CAR 62.6% 820 252,495 mi 36 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
Baotian Bt 125 73.6% 1,193 5,859 mi 14 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 Nissan trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan?

The London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.6% across 820 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (95 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (60), and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (44). 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 Nissan owner drives around 8,046 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 Nissan models stay on UK roads for around 36 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 Nissan — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan reliable?
Based on 820 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan has a 62.6% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan?
The most common MOT failures are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan does around 8,046 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan last?
Most London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan models stay on UK roads for around 36 years based on our analysis of 154 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan?
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 Nissan?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan is 1991 with a 71.8% pass rate across 78 tests.