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P291 RYL

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,361 mi
Last recorded169,361 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 RYL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2010 169,361 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of corrosion under body but not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2009 169,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 168,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 167,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 168,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 168,243 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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P291 RYL is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P291 RYL, 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 P291 RYL registered?

P291 RYL is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P291 RYL safe to buy?

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