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R255 JGF

1998 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

369,158 mi
Last recorded369,158 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 JGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Nissan
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 369,158 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 359,292 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 359,287 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Upper Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 356,983 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 346,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 336,028 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan?

Based on 820 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
8,046
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 44
fog lamp not working 43
Headlamp aim too high 36
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R255 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R255 JGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R255 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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