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P98 NOM

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,821 mi
Last recorded38,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway243,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 NOM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 38,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 38,814 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,150 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,640 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pipes clips worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 17,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pipes clips worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 5,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front bumper insecure

offside & nearside rear inner & outer sills rudted

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 164,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 164,301 miles

advanced rear brake imbalance

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake flexy pipe contaminated unable to tell its full condition

Fail 27 Apr 2009 164,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advanced rear brake imbalance

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake flexy pipe contaminated unable to tell its full condition

Pass 25 Jul 2008 164,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 164,301 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 164,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 164,300 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.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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P98 NOM is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 243,303 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 P98 NOM, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int Fairway is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P98 NOM is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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