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B10 MSK

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Black Lpg 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

279,769 mi
Last recorded279,769 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto187,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MSK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 279,769 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 279,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust of incorrect type and hanging low

gas tank has been fouling rear diff

Fail 2 Apr 2020 279,666 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 268,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 268,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 254,930 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 254,870 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsf door corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsr door sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsr inner door sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Osr door corrosion marked with corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Osr inner door sill corrosion marked with corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Osr inner sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Osr inner wheel arch corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 247,157 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 247,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 230,716 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 3 Apr 2015 214,949 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front steering damper bush slightly worn

gas coversion tank (securing brackets) slightly weak

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Pass 17 May 2014 205,171 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 196,093 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slight blow from manifold

Fail 18 Apr 2013 196,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,124 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 129,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 119,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 101,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 101,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 100,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 85,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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B10 MSK is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 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 TX1 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 MSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 MSK is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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