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H14 HYR

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

360,602 mi
Last recorded360,602 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 HYR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 360,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle outer structure is corroded .

Fail 16 Nov 2020 360,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle outer structure is corroded .

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 360,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 360,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 70kg @200kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. won't achieve lock in test rollers. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 359,887 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake condition? won't come to lock

Horn not working properly 1st time every time (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed below battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 359,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 359,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 355,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion around windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 355,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 349,657 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 344,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 6 May 2015 344,247 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 May 2014 337,908 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 337,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 332,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 332,757 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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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H14 HYR is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 268,777 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 Driver fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H14 HYR, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H14 HYR is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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