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P73 RUC

1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,447 mi
Last recorded185,447 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan310,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 RUC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Nissan
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 185,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 179,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 167,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 153,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 137,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 123,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

customer had paperwork showing weight as 1750

old repairs to exhaust .just suitable

Pass 21 Apr 2006 107,213 miles

advise rubbing noise from top of stearing coluom and cowling when moveing cab around premises would require more investigation to pin point

Fail 5 Apr 2006 107,213 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P73 RUC is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 310,732 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 P73 RUC, 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 30 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 P73 RUC registered?

P73 RUC is a 1996 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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