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N161 EWD

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

551,408 mi
Last recorded551,408 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 EWD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 551,408 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 551,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 545,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 545,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 545,045 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 542,246 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 542,200 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 538,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 536,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 520,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,159 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 511,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 497,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 490,285 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 488,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
13,905
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 53
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 47
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 44
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N161 EWD is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 283,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway Driver fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N161 EWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway Driver typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 EWD registered?

N161 EWD is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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