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S803 CGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

436,373 mi
Last recorded436,373 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 CGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 436,373 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 436,018 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside inner sills , as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner wheel arch, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear, inner wheel arch to box section , underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear , inside boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 440,668 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 430,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 420,206 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 420,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch inside boot (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 412,614 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 412,613 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r wheel arch inside boot (5.2.6)

rear door lock lights not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 408,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 382,125 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 382,085 miles

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 326,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 321,004 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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S803 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S803 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 S803 CGX registered?

S803 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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