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S803 WTU

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 WTU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011
Fail 27 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 238,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 238,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,306 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 23,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 209,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 209,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 187,893 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 187,893 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 WTU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S803 WTU, 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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S803 WTU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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