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S811 WTU

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,026 mi
Last recorded115,026 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 WTU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 115,026 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011
Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,404 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,404 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 450,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 423,360 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 423,360 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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S811 WTU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S811 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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What year was S811 WTU registered?

S811 WTU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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