MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
596,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front subframe area x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 of high line brake light bulbs out
Drivers seat slightly insecure
OSR tyre slight distortion on inner edge
Reverse lights out
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1 of high line brake light bulbs out
Drivers seat slightly insecure
OSR tyre slight distortion on inner edge
Reverse lights out
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 front subframe bush has slight play
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 front subframe bush has slight play
o/s and n/s front and rear leaf spring bushes have slight movement
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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S393 DGJ is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S393 DGJ, 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 S393 DGJ registered?
S393 DGJ is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S393 DGJ safe to buy?
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