MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
639,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion to underside and exposed components (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly chafed servo hose (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil sweat at diff.
park brake efficiency 17%
play detected at steering
slight play at both front shock absorber bushes
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking rear flexi (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Body has slight corrosion to underside and exposed components (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly chafed servo hose (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil sweat at diff.
park brake efficiency 17%
play detected at steering
slight play at both front shock absorber bushes
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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S453 BFS is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 S453 BFS, 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 S453 BFS registered?
S453 BFS is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 22 September 1998.
Is S453 BFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S453 BFS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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