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L825 GYF

1993 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

252,655 mi
Last recorded252,655 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 GYF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 252,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 251,267 miles

small fuel leak from tank

Pass 16 Sep 2019 249,846 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 248,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 244,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler shaft (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 241,709 miles

boot floor corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 237,625 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 233,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

underside and all brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2013 227,992 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

underside and most brake pipes undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2012 222,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 220,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 218,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 213,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 213,904 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 208,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 201,499 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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L825 GYF is a 1993 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L825 GYF, 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 33 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L825 GYF is a 1993 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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