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M796 EUF

1994 London Taxis Int Fairway

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

316,229 mi
Last recorded316,229 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway299,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 EUF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 316,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 299,223 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pipe clips worn

Fail 1 Aug 2011 299,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pipe clips worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 289,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 279,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

diff oil leak

differential noisey

Fail 28 Jul 2010 279,208 miles

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

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

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

diff oil leak

differential noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2010 269,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 259,090 miles

nearside front brake pipe appears slightly bent

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2009 259,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front brake pipe appears slightly bent

nearside rear body mounting bolt slightly loose

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2009 249,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bushes bushes worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 249,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bushes bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 239,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 239,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 230,970 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 230,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 222,969 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 222,968 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 222,164 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 222,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M796 EUF is a 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M796 EUF, 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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M796 EUF is a 1994 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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