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S676 GFM

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

332,164 mi
Last recorded332,164 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 GFM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 332,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 332,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

pas leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 314,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 314,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 295,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 283,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 274,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 265,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2010 265,831 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2009 246,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 232,371 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 214,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 197,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 197,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 177,109 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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S676 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S676 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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What year was S676 GFM registered?

S676 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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