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S675 GFM

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

409,308 mi
Last recorded409,308 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS675 GFM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 409,308 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 409,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at the top of the arm. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 403,630 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 393,897 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Jun 2015 384,889 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 384,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 377,439 miles

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slight corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2014 369,654 miles

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

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

exhaust poor at rear

Fail 19 May 2014 369,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 360,229 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 353,950 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 353,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 345,307 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 345,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2012 337,282 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 337,276 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 327,684 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 327,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 318,144 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 317,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 309,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 309,211 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2010 299,972 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 299,894 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 290,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 290,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 283,567 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 275,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 268,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 268,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 262,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 251,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 242,295 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 242,198 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 234,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 227,469 miles

noise on injecter?

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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S675 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 S675 GFM, 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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S675 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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