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1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto
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ExpiredMileage
421,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?
Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.
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S861 FGU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black 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 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 300,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S861 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S861 FGU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 16 November 1998.
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