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P475 YAE

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

270,765 mi
Last recorded270,765 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway243,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 YAE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 270,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 247,861 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 247,834 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 227,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 209,890 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 209,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 195,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 190,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 190,080 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 158,120 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
16,287
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 90
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 84
Headlamp aim too high 68
fog lamp not working 66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
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P475 YAE is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 243,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P475 YAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P475 YAE is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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