MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
336,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
alternator belt loose,wear in prop uj and rear g/box yolk,rear shocks weak,diff leak,engine oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
alternator belt loose,wear in prop uj and rear g/box yolk,rear shocks weak,diff leak,engine oil leak
wear in o/s upper wishbone bushes
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S849 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S849 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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How do I check the history of S849 CGX?
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What year was S849 CGX registered?
S849 CGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 September 1998.
Is S849 CGX safe to buy?
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