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P86 RSF

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

261,368 mi
Last recorded261,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 RSF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 261,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 260,099 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 260,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 257,844 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 257,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 253,434 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 253,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 252,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 250,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 248,427 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 248,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 245,459 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 241,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 235,678 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 235,659 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 230,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 222,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 217,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 217,329 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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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P86 RSF is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 P86 RSF, 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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P86 RSF is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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