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S418 TDB

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

438,308 mi
Last recorded438,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 TDB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 438,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 418,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 397,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 397,607 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 377,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 361,454 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 361,439 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 335,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 311,342 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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S418 TDB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S418 TDB, 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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S418 TDB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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