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S204 ASF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

437,134 mi
Last recorded437,134 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 ASF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 437,134 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 436,659 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 381,831 miles

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

horizontal adjustment of nearside mirror inoperative

slightly poor beam image at nearside headlamp

small cracks in nearside headlamp lens

sufficient water to windscreen but partial blockage of washer jets

Fail 16 Sep 2008 381,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

horizontal adjustment of nearside mirror inoperative

offside & nearside inner sills holed & corroded

slightly poor beam image at nearside headlamp

small cracks in both headlamps

sufficient water to windscreen but partial blockage of washer jets

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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S204 ASF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 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 S204 ASF, 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 S204 ASF registered?

S204 ASF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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