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P531 SYF

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,780 mi
Last recorded26,780 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan290,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 SYF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Nissan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 26,780 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 26,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front steering box drop arm slight play

Pass 8 May 2021 26,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,542 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,117 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 16,424 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 16,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,307 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 6,445 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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P531 SYF is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P531 SYF, 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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What year was P531 SYF registered?

P531 SYF is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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