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N235 BSC

1995 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,582 mi
Last recorded162,582 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway293,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 BSC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 162,582 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 162,582 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 149,053 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 149,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 123,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 123,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 110,942 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 110,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 98,016 miles

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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N235 BSC is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N235 BSC, 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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What year was N235 BSC registered?

N235 BSC is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N235 BSC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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