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P47 RYU

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan

Cream Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

443,323 mi
Last recorded443,323 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan290,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 RYU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Nissan
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 443,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Coated In Waxoyl

Pass 28 May 2025 442,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Covered in Waxoyl

Fail 15 Apr 2025 442,909 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Heavily Coated In Waxoyl

Pass 2 Jul 2021 441,404 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 441,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 440,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive also leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 440,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability most of floor near chaiss rotton (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive also leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 440,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 440,790 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 439,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 437,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 434,735 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014
Pass 23 Nov 2011 432,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 432,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 420,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 383,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 344,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 304,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 259,796 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan?

Based on 820 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
8,046
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
fog lamp not working 43
Headlamp aim too high 36
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P47 RYU is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan in Cream with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 290,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P47 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P47 RYU is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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