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RXJ 391

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

542,020 mi
Last recorded542,020 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan290,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXJ 391
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Nissan
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 542,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front rack joint has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills and wheel arches covered in under seal

rear diff leak

under body covered in under seal

Pass 29 Jul 2019 541,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 541,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 541,688 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 541,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 541,316 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 541,315 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 540,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 540,688 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 540,682 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 540,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise on steering

slight play to nearside steering idler

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 540,566 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise on steering

slight play to nearside steering idler

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2014 540,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to all doors

corrosion to offside inner wing

noise on rear differential and leaking

noise on steering

slight play to all wheel bearings

slight play to nearside front steeing arm idler

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 539,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 539,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 538,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 537,376 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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RXJ 391 is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 290,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXJ 391, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RXJ 391 is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Nissan, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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