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P462 EON

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

343,146 mi
Last recorded343,146 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 EON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 343,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 343,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 332,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 320,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 320,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 308,477 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 308,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 296,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 282,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 282,986 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2007 266,774 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 266,771 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 252,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 240,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 221,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 221,941 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 210,414 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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P462 EON is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P462 EON, 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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P462 EON is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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