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N427 DVV

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

223,163 mi
Last recorded223,163 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 DVV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 223,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 223,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 223,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 222,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 221,539 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads slightly loose in caliper jaws.

n/s o/s outer sill finishers corroded

o/s/r wheel arch repaired with filler.

steering wheel grip slight damage.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 221,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads slightly loose in caliper jaws.

n/s o/s outer sill finishers corroded

o/s/r wheel arch repaired with filler.

steering wheel grip slight damage.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 221,463 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s o/s outer sill finisher corroded.

steering wheel grip has slight damage.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 204,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 203,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

sill to chassis cover plates corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 187,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 187,253 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 172,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 172,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N427 DVV is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N427 DVV, 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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N427 DVV is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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