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S707 LGN

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

480,028 mi
Last recorded480,028 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto300,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 LGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 480,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 457,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 457,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 432,228 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 432,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 411,122 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 23 Mar 2011 389,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 364,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 345,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 328,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 328,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 298,486 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 298,339 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake inbalance

rear drums oval

Pass 31 Mar 2006 282,823 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 282,276 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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S707 LGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 300,048 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 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S707 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S707 LGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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