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H327 XYW

1989 London Taxis Int Fairway

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

358,749 mi
Last recorded358,749 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway241,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH327 XYW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 358,749 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 350,872 miles

o/s and n/s kingpins and trunnions poor

o/s sill cover corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 350,601 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s kingpins and trunnions poor

o/s sill cover corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 106,305 miles

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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H327 XYW is a 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H327 XYW, 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 H327 XYW registered?

H327 XYW is a 1989 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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