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N393 BVU

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

625,071 mi
Last recorded625,071 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 BVU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 625,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 625,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 625,069 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 625,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 616,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 616,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 608,029 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 608,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 608,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 455,853 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 455,847 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 451,540 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 451,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 442,339 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 442,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 431,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 425,476 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 425,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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N393 BVU is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N393 BVU, 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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N393 BVU is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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