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N55 ABR

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

327,067 mi
Last recorded327,067 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway312,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 ABR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 327,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 312,844 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front both sides brake clips worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 312,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 310,899 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 310,877 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 306,308 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 306,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 304,863 miles

slight play in handbrake

Fail 1 Oct 2010 304,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in handbrake

Pass 7 May 2010 309,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 190,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 190,000 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 190,000 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2008 190,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 186,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 180,601 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
16,287
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 90
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 84
Headlamp aim too high 68
fog lamp not working 66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
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N55 ABR is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 312,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N55 ABR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N55 ABR is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 23 July 1996.

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