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R686 VOK

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

361,188 mi
Last recorded361,188 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 VOK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 361,188 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 361,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 349,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 349,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R686 VOK is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R686 VOK, 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 R686 VOK registered?

R686 VOK is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R686 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 VOK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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