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P256 PLH

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,623 mi
Last recorded204,623 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 PLH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 204,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front inner sills are rust corroded

both rear tyres wearing on outer treads

n/sf flitch panal is rust corroded in various places

o/s outer sill is rust corroded

o/sf flitch panal holed and rust corroded in various places

Fail 5 Nov 2012 204,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front inner sills are rust corroded

both rear tyres wearing on outer treads

n/sf flitch panal is rust corroded in various places

o/s outer sill is rust corroded

o/sf flitch panal holed and rust corroded in various places

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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P256 PLH is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver 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 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 P256 PLH, 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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P256 PLH is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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