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S275 YOG

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

467,619 mi
Last recorded467,619 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 YOG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 467,619 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner arch area corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 29 Aug 2014 467,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s rear inner arch area corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2011 410,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 410,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 390,516 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 390,516 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 371,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 371,590 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 347,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 325,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 307,233 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 306,628 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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S275 YOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S275 YOG, 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 S275 YOG registered?

S275 YOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S275 YOG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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