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M425 LYM

1995 London Taxis Int Fairway

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

433,842 mi
Last recorded433,842 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway293,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM425 LYM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 433,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion round battery

Pass 15 Nov 2012 418,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 418,180 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 403,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 385,913 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 385,913 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 363,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 348,394 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 323,052 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 323,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 292,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 292,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all under vehicle under sealed

n/s/r boot floor corroded in none testable area

steering damper fouling oil pipes

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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M425 LYM is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 293,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M425 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 31 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M425 LYM is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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