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M334 LYM

1994 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

275,611 mi
Last recorded275,611 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway299,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM334 LYM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 275,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine & Diff. oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 251,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exessive oil leak from diff

n/s/f brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 23 May 2011 251,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exessive oil leak from diff

n/s/f brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2010 230,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s of windscreen cracked at bottom, just outside swept area

rear brake hose contaminated with oil. advise further check

rear brake pipe not fully supported

sligh bind o/s/r brake

Fail 30 Nov 2010 230,189 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s of windscreen cracked at bottom, just outside swept area

rear brake hose contaminated with oil. advise further check

rear brake pipe not fully supported

sligh bind o/s/r brake

Pass 24 May 2010 206,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front inner sill rusted

nearside rear bump stop rubber missimg

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 19 May 2010 206,132 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front inner sill rusted

nearside rear bump stop rubber missimg

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 181,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank wet no leak found

gearbox oil leak

nearside front body mounting member rusted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 181,644 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel tank wet no leak found

gearbox oil leak

nearside front body mounting member rusted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2009 163,597 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2009 163,267 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 150,942 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 150,785 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 143,684 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 143,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,466 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 121,897 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 121,892 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M334 LYM is a 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 299,612 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 M334 LYM, 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 32 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M334 LYM is a 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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