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P289 HJA

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,470 mi
Last recorded78,470 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway312,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 HJA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,470 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

main beam tell-tale inop

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f outer side wall split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

gearbox & diff. oil leak

offside inner sill rusted

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 4 Feb 2011 69,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

gearbox & diff. oil leak

offside inner sill rusted

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 69,152 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

gearbox & diff. oil leak

offside inner sill rusted

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

water leak from radatior

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank wet no faults found

offside front tyre close to cross member on right hand lock

rear brakes binding

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,870 miles

ofside front tyre close to crossmember on right hand lock

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mountings worn

rear exhaust fouling on tank

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,099 miles

exhaust fouling on tank

slight knock in steering box

Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust fouling on tank

slight knock in steering box

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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P289 HJA is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P289 HJA, 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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P289 HJA is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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