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R257 ABA

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

238,438 mi
Last recorded238,438 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 ABA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 238,438 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 235,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 228,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 220,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 213,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 200,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 190,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 181,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 189,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 184,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 177,698 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 177,698 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 170,287 miles

advise - indicator switch faulty on mainbeam

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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R257 ABA is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R257 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 R257 ABA registered?

R257 ABA is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 21 September 1997.

Is R257 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 ABA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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