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G838 VYR

1989 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,272 mi
Last recorded164,272 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway241,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 VYR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 164,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 164,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G838 VYR is a 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 241,023 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 G838 VYR, 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 37 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 G838 VYR registered?

G838 VYR is a 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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