MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
652,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slave cylinder leak
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slave cylinder leak
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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S686 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Grey 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 S686 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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How do I check the history of S686 GFM?
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What year was S686 GFM registered?
S686 GFM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 12 November 1998.
Is S686 GFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S686 GFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S686 GFM have outstanding finance?
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