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M12 YSN

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,552 mi
Last recorded193,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 YSN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 193,552 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 193,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 193,529 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 176,776 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 176,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 156,008 miles

N/S/R axle leaking

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 368,863 miles

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

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

pedal rubber

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2012 351,861 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 330,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 310,957 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 310,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 290,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 274,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 250,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 233,094 miles

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

horn poor

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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M12 YSN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 294,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M12 YSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M12 YSN registered?

M12 YSN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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