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N889 ARJ

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

359,342 mi
Last recorded359,342 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 ARJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 359,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 352,978 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 352,965 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 347,179 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 347,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 337,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 337,951 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 335,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 335,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 326,726 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 326,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 319,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 319,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 311,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 293,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 293,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 284,588 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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N889 ARJ is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N889 ARJ, 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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N889 ARJ is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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