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H638 BMC

1990 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,739 mi
Last recorded142,739 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway233,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 BMC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 142,739 miles

vertical movement nearside king pin

Fail 1 Aug 2007 142,739 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

up and down movement in n/s king pin

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Fairway?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
16,287
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 90
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 84
Headlamp aim too high 68
fog lamp not working 66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
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H638 BMC is a 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 233,857 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 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H638 BMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Fairway typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H638 BMC registered?

H638 BMC is a 1990 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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