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1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
443,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway Driver?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.
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R617 LDY is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R617 LDY, 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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R617 LDY is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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