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S206 ASF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,574 mi
Last recorded3,574 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 ASF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,574 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 3,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 151,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,946 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,942 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 78,888 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,079 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 8,206 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 516,662 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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S206 ASF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S206 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 S206 ASF registered?

S206 ASF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S206 ASF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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