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S939 DPN

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 DPN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,000 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,999 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,000 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,000 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

full o/s inner sill corroded

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

full o/s inner sill corroded

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,000 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,000 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,999 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,001 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,000 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,000 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,000 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,000 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,000 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,000 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 362,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 362,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S939 DPN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 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 S939 DPN, 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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S939 DPN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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