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M42 VMF

1995 London Taxis Int Fairway

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,477 mi
Last recorded200,477 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway293,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 VMF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 200,477 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 200,477 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 197,949 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 197,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres perished side walls

offside rear under arch corroded

rear tyres perished in treads

Fail 6 Jul 2016 197,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres perished side walls

offside rear under arch corroded

rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 14 Jul 2015 197,128 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 196,513 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 196,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 195,461 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 195,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 194,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 194,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 194,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 194,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 194,092 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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M42 VMF is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 293,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M42 VMF, 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 31 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M42 VMF is a 1995 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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