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N541 EFS

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

296,761 mi
Last recorded296,761 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 EFS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 296,761 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 296,759 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 282,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 269,671 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 269,617 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2006 269,596 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 251,244 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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N541 EFS is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N541 EFS, 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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What year was N541 EFS registered?

N541 EFS is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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