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S215 JGB

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

496,240 mi
Last recorded496,240 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 JGB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 496,240 miles

advise corrossion osr and nsr and nsf advise osf brake pipes slight corrossion

Fail 6 Dec 2011 496,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise corrossion osr and nsr and nsf advise osf brake pipes slight corrossion

Pass 13 May 2011 477,442 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 477,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 458,402 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 458,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 421,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008
Fail 5 Nov 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 342,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 298,291 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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S215 JGB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in White 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 S215 JGB, 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 S215 JGB registered?

S215 JGB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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