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P660 NMA

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

230,269 mi
Last recorded230,269 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway312,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 NMA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 230,269 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 230,266 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 230,259 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 230,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 211,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 211,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 208,336 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 208,264 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 189,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 189,274 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 188,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Repair to baulkhead below brake servo requires reworking, also to inner wing / baulkhead repair.

Fail 17 May 2006 187,325 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P660 NMA is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 312,844 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 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 P660 NMA, 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 30 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P660 NMA is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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