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R248 ABA

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

272,886 mi
Last recorded272,886 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 ABA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 272,886 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 272,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,475 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 268,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 262,065 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 258,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 250,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 246,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 241,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 236,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 230,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 224,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 218,972 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 210,587 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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R248 ABA is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R248 ABA, 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 R248 ABA registered?

R248 ABA is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R248 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 ABA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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