MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
377,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 of highline brake bulbs not working
dampness on n/s rear brake drum
headlamp lenses cracking
n/s front tyre on minimum tread
o/s trackrod end boot splitting
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
1 of highline brakelight bulbs out
Headlamp lenses cracking
NSF tyre on minimum tread
NSR wheel drum damp
OSF track rod end boot splitting
n/s front tyre perishing inner wall
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
n/s front tyre perishing inner wall
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S226 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S226 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.
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How do I check the history of S226 TMY?
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What year was S226 TMY registered?
S226 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 26 October 1998.
Is S226 TMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S226 TMY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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