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S780 VOP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

312,051 mi
Last recorded312,051 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 VOP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 312,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 312,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 312,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 312,051 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box stop bolt only secured by half nut

Pass 13 Aug 2009 312,051 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 312,051 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 312,051 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 312,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 312,051 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 312,051 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 312,051 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 312,051 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 302,000 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 302,000 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 292,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 287,945 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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S780 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S780 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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What year was S780 VOP registered?

S780 VOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S780 VOP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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