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S760 VOP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

567,859 mi
Last recorded567,859 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 VOP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 567,859 miles

Front Wishbone bush's deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in idler arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 567,365 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner sill , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner door sill , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner wheel arch , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner sill , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner door sill , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner wheel arch, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Front Wishbone bush's deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in idler arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 558,007 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 557,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 543,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under seal coated cannot properly assess corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 543,691 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion passenger door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear 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 marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under seal coated cannot properly assess corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 518,579 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 518,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 508,412 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Jul 2014 508,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2013 485,280 miles

underseal sprayed over brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2013 485,278 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

underseal sprayed over brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2012 471,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 471,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 447,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 447,198 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,384 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 420,384 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 404,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 404,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 390,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 361,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 326,205 miles

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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S760 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S760 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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S760 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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