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P421 RYM

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

278,730 mi
Last recorded278,730 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 RYM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 278,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 278,721 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 275,604 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 275,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 247,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 247,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 225,273 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 225,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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P421 RYM is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P421 RYM, 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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P421 RYM is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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