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P23 UDS

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,997 mi
Last recorded115,997 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway312,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 UDS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2008 115,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 105,600 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,952 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 88,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,707 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 57,707 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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P23 UDS is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P23 UDS, 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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P23 UDS is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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