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1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,163 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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