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S807 WTU

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

569,846 mi
Last recorded569,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 WTU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 569,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 559,333 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 559,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 555,873 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 555,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2007 531,886 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 531,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 481,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 481,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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S807 WTU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S807 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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S807 WTU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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