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G457 THX

1990 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway233,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 THX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,919 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,222 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
16,287
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
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G457 THX is a 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 233,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G457 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G457 THX registered?

G457 THX is a 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 31 July 1990.

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