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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill between 1st and 2nd mounts (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 2nd mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with rear fog on (1.1.A.3f)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Fuel tank pipes corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in N/S steering idler
Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill and flooring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers seat floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Above shackle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill and flooring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Fuel tank pipes corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in N/S steering idler
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 1st mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 3rd mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 4th mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 2nd mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill 4th body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside sill has slight corrosion and covered heavily in under sill
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner ill various holes (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel tank pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
all welding repairs covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel tank pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
all welding repairs covered in undersill/silicone tyoe product
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
All corrosion repairs covered in underseal and sealant
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Poor quality repair/weld to o/s/r inner wheel arch. However this hole has beed welded from inside
Repair to inner sill @ n/s covered with underseal
Slight play in N/S steering idler
Slight play in all rear spring bushes
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
All corrosion repairs covered in underseal and sealant
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in N/S steering idler
Slight play in all rear spring bushes
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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear n/s service brake slow coming on when carrying out RBT
Stone chip on the o/s upper section of the windscreen @ the enge of the "A" zone and it is starting to break out
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear n/s service brake slow coming on and also stop partway when brake ai being applied
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
play in all steering joints
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
O/S number plate lamp dim
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R hub leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in N/S steering idler
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil around inner n/s rear wheel rim
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to open offside rear door from inside.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s brake performance slightly slow
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s/f caliper damp in brake fluid
steering box slightly damp
this is second warning spring eye bushes worn and cracking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
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S759 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
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 S759 VOP, 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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S759 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 9 October 1998.
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