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S939 OVP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests45 (28 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate62.2%

Mileage

422,025 mi
Last recorded422,025 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 17 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 422,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 1st mount under driver (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 412,632 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 412,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 31 May 2019 412,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2019 412,404 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Steering locking device ineffective On NS idler tab not bent over (2.1.3 (d))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged Chafing on steering column (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st body mount on sill <marked> (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 412,404 miles

Steering locking device ineffective On NS idler tab not bent over (2.1.3 (d))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged Chafing on steering column (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st body mount on sill <marked> (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 401,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 390,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 378,281 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Underbody in poor state of repair

Fail 29 Nov 2017 378,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to subframe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Underbody in poor state of repair

Pass 24 May 2017 368,018 miles

2 x fuel filter pipes cracking

vehicle is heavily under sealed making inspection difficult

Pass 29 Nov 2016 354,217 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2016 339,150 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 268,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure chassis (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wiper not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 251,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 237,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 237,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 443,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 427,064 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 429,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 409,991 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 409,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 380,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 370,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 361,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 361,443 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 348,992 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 348,992 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 337,738 miles

O/S Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Jun 2011 337,728 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Nov 2010 323,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 323,024 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 315,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 306,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 306,705 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 296,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 296,055 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 282,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 271,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 255,385 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 255,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 242,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 229,130 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 229,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 218,604 miles

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

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 OVP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.2%.

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 S939 OVP, 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 OVP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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