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R160 VAV

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

313,592 mi
Last recorded313,592 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 VAV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2007 313,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 281,189 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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R160 VAV is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R160 VAV, 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 R160 VAV registered?

R160 VAV is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R160 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 VAV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R160 VAV have outstanding finance?

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