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P216 JVP

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

407,276 mi
Last recorded407,276 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 JVP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 407,276 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 388,422 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 388,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 366,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 366,388 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 348,424 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 348,411 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet will not lock

Pass 5 Aug 2005

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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P216 JVP is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P216 JVP, 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 P216 JVP registered?

P216 JVP is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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