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S258 CSF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

399,911 mi
Last recorded399,911 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 CSF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 399,911 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 399,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 374,777 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING SHAFT SLIDING JIONT.SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER.SLIGHT WEAR IN THE NEARSIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHERE THEY ARE RUBBING TOGETHER.

Fail 30 May 2012 374,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING SHAFT SLIDING JIONT.SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER.SLIGHT WEAR IN THE NEARSIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHERE THEY ARE RUBBING TOGETHER.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 350,037 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 349,810 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 335,806 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 335,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 317,372 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 317,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 297,057 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 278,112 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 278,043 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 269,256 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 268,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 260,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 255,903 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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S258 CSF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S258 CSF, 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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S258 CSF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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