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M987 EDS

1995 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

396,969 mi
Last recorded396,969 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway293,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 EDS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 396,969 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s front & rear body damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2012 371,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

fluid leak from o/s/f, possibly from power steering box. advise further check

n/s front & rear body damaged

slight imballance in rear service brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2012 371,804 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s front & rear body damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

fuel tank damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 363,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 348,168 miles

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

n/s engine mounting insecure

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 334,242 miles

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

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

excessive oil/fluid leak from radiator/engine areas

slight fluid seepage from steering box area. advise further check

Fail 1 Nov 2010 334,131 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

excessive oil/fluid leak from radiator/engine areas

slight fluid seepage from steering box area. advise further check

Pass 18 May 2010 320,260 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

Fail 12 May 2010 320,233 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

Pass 7 Jan 2010 249,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipe fouling on steering rod

Fail 29 Dec 2009 249,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipe fouling on steering rod

Pass 21 Apr 2009 232,499 miles

advanced under body corrosion

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

screen cracked in swept area

Fail 16 Apr 2009 232,487 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced under body corrosion

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

screen cracked in swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2007 212,430 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 212,132 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

advanced rear brake imbalance

handbrake travel high

meter not checked due to steering fault

Pass 20 Feb 2007 203,420 miles

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

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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M987 EDS is a 1995 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 62.5%.

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 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 M987 EDS, 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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M987 EDS is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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