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P285 HJA

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

243,961 mi
Last recorded243,961 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 HJA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 243,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 239,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 230,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 222,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 217,886 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 217,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 210,852 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 210,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 205,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 197,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 190,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 182,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 173,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 173,339 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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P285 HJA is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P285 HJA, 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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What year was P285 HJA registered?

P285 HJA is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P285 HJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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