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R473 BNS

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

338,609 mi
Last recorded338,609 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 BNS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2008 338,609 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion comps & structure

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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R473 BNS is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 Driver fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 BNS, 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 R473 BNS registered?

R473 BNS is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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