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S151 TMY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

365,913 mi
Last recorded365,913 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 TMY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 365,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 348,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 382,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 369,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 360,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 340,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 323,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 308,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 299,296 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 299,296 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 299,296 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 293,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 284,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 282,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 272,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 264,296 miles

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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S151 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S151 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S151 TMY registered?

S151 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S151 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 TMY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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