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N665 XDU

1996 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

381,577 mi
Last recorded381,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 XDU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 381,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 382,531 miles

smoke from steering coulmn

Fail 29 Oct 2007 382,474 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

smoke from steering coulmn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 371,136 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 370,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 350,477 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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N665 XDU is a 1996 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N665 XDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 30 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N665 XDU is a 1996 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N665 XDU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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