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R684 VOK

1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

637,428 mi
Last recorded637,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver268,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 VOK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFairway Driver
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 637,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 637,428 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 586,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center stop lamp not working

fuel cut off switch not working

Pass 18 Oct 2008 552,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 532,819 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 532,819 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 479,013 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 479,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 419,404 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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R684 VOK is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R684 VOK, 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 R684 VOK registered?

R684 VOK is a 1997 London Taxis Int Fairway Driver, first registered on 18 May 1997.

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