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S784 CGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,574 mi
Last recorded18,574 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 CGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,574 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt missing at gear box bell housing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 11,077 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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S784 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S784 CGX, 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 S784 CGX registered?

S784 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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