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P507 RYO

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

305,304 mi
Last recorded305,304 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver283,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 RYO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 305,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 305,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills are rust corroded in various places

front cross member rust corroded

n/sr boot flitch panal is rust corroded

o/sf fuel pipe under bonnet is fouling steering column

o/sf inner sill is rust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 303,393 miles

nearside seal out rigger slight rust

offside seal out rigger slight rust

Fail 7 Jun 2012 303,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside seal out rigger slight rust

offside seal out rigger slight rust

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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P507 RYO is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P507 RYO, 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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What year was P507 RYO registered?

P507 RYO is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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