MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
377,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
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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S285 YOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S285 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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How do I check the history of S285 YOG?
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What year was S285 YOG registered?
S285 YOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 23 October 1998.
Is S285 YOG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S285 YOG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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