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R223 SLH

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

205,040 mi
Last recorded205,040 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway243,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 SLH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 205,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 205,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 205,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside body structure corroded within 30cm of a mountings but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside body structure corroded within 30cm of a mountings but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 30 Nov 2021 205,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front battery tray/inner wheel arch corroded.hole in metal

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security the whole of the nearside corroded(holes in metal)in front of out riggers but not seriously affecting security inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security the whole offside corroded(holes in metal)in front of out riggers but not seriously affecting security inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 205,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front battery tray/inner wheel arch corroded.hole in metal

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security the whole of the nearside corroded(holes in metal)in front of out riggers but not seriously affecting security inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security the whole offside corroded(holes in metal)in front of out riggers but not seriously affecting security inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 205,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm + cracking replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear inner integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill panels corroded & holes by out rigger's but body is still secure

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & rear inner sill panels corroded & holes by out rigger's but body is still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in grease or other material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle body has varies holes / corrosion in places

Fail 4 Nov 2020 205,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm + cracking replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear inner integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill panels corroded & holes by out rigger's but body is still secure

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside inner integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & rear inner sill panels corroded & holes by out rigger's but body is still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in grease or other material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle body has varies holes / corrosion in places

Pass 16 May 2019 205,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Rod Arm Inner Gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Inner Sill Panels Corroded & Holes By Out Rigger's But Body Is Still Secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front & Rear Inner Sill Panels Corroded & Holes By Out Rigger's But Body Is Still Secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Looks Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 205,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And Ball Joint Has Movement In It (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Rod Arm Inner Gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Inner Sill Panels Corroded & Holes By Out Rigger's But Body Is Still Secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front & Rear Inner Sill Panels Corroded & Holes By Out Rigger's But Body Is Still Secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Looks Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 205,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear inner body sills surface rust

rear lower shocker bushes perished

rear tyres perished

windscreen marked

Fail 16 May 2018 205,034 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear inner body sills surface rust

rear lower shocker bushes perished

rear tyres perished

windscreen marked

Pass 22 May 2017 205,034 miles

bonnet release fault

both rear inner sills surface rust

front exhaust rust

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front inner sill surface rust

rear lower shocker bushes perished

Fail 22 May 2017 205,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet release fault

both rear inner sills surface rust

front exhaust rust

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front inner sill surface rust

rear lower shocker bushes perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 205,033 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front tyres perished

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shocker bushes worn

Fail 6 Jan 2016 205,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front tyres perished

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 205,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox oil laek

rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2015 205,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

gearbox oil laek

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished. x3

steering box weaping

Fail 10 Oct 2013 205,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 205,032 miles

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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R223 SLH is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 243,303 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 R223 SLH, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R223 SLH is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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