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P112 SHV

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

273,434 mi
Last recorded273,434 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 SHV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 273,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 27,337 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 272,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2016 272,130 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2015 269,491 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 269,491 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch rear section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount area (very rear) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 265,446 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes corroded possibly pads low

Pass 4 May 2011 250,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 232,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 209,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 193,690 miles

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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P112 SHV is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P112 SHV, 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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P112 SHV is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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