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P415 KND

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

323,288 mi
Last recorded323,288 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 KND
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 323,288 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 323,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 309,473 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 309,384 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 296,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 284,886 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 284,849 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 275,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 274,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 267,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 264,434 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 264,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 249,674 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 249,674 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 241,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 241,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 221,343 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 221,336 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 213,816 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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P415 KND is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P415 KND, 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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P415 KND is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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