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P31 NSG

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

323,262 mi
Last recorded323,262 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 NSG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 323,262 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 323,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 226,091 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 226,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 212,774 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 212,761 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 200,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 190,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 183,937 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 183,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 180,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 173,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 167,298 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 166,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 161,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 156,615 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 104,999 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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P31 NSG is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 268,777 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 Driver fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 NSG, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Driver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P31 NSG registered?

P31 NSG is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P31 NSG safe to buy?

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