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G442 BSF

1989 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

221,994 mi
Last recorded221,994 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 BSF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2006 221,994 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2005 218,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 218,232 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
13,905
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
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G442 BSF is a 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G442 BSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway Driver typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 37 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G442 BSF is a 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G442 BSF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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