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N980 LEW

1995 London Taxis Int Fairway

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway293,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 LEW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 128,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 128,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 122,943 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 122,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 150,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 15,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N980 LEW is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 293,077 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 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 N980 LEW, 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 31 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N980 LEW registered?

N980 LEW is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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