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S678 GFM

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 GFM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,543 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,297 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,306 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 17,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 1,893 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 389,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 369,953 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 369,657 miles

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

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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S678 GFM 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S678 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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S678 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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