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P753 ORK

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 ORK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,000 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn TOP (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 100,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 100,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,000 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,000 miles

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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P753 ORK is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 268,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P753 ORK, 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 29 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 P753 ORK registered?

P753 ORK is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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