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S824 CGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,684 mi
Last recorded252,684 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 CGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 252,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 252,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 228,480 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 228,480 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 221,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 221,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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S824 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S824 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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S824 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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