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N260 PYE

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

273,164 mi
Last recorded273,164 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 PYE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 273,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s outer sill rust corroded

n/sf flitch panal rust corroded in 2 places

Fail 7 Nov 2011 273,163 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s outer sill rust corroded

n/sf flitch panal rust corroded in 2 places

Pass 8 Nov 2010 270,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both front wing flitch panal rust corroded

both outer sills rust corroded in various places

parking permits should be fixed to the edge of windscreen and not in sweapt area

welding repair to o/s inner sill has been carried out with outer sill removed. (from the inside)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 270,610 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both front wing flitch panal rust corroded

both outer sills rust corroded in various places

parking permits should be fixed to the edge of windscreen and not in sweapt area

Pass 4 Nov 2009 268,883 miles

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

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

both outer sills rust corroded

n/sf flitch panal holed and rust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 268,882 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both outer sills rust corroded

n/sf flitch panal holed and rust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 265,723 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 265,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osf tyre outer wall splits--- advise change

Pass 15 Nov 2007 263,074 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 263,074 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 261,298 miles

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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N260 PYE is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 Driver fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N260 PYE, 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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N260 PYE is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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