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S531 MBY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

340,592 mi
Last recorded340,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 MBY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 340,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 306,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 281,414 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 256,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 230,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 210,232 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 186,006 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 185,943 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 166,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 166,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 154,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 154,331 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S531 MBY 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 75%.

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 S531 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S531 MBY registered?

S531 MBY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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