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S728 VOP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,168 mi
Last recorded225,168 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto187,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 VOP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 225,168 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 205,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 183,263 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

o/s/r leaf spring rear eye bush worn. [replacement required]

Fail 26 Sep 2006 183,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 182,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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S728 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S728 VOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S728 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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