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S947 FGU

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

422,084 mi
Last recorded422,084 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto349,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 FGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 422,084 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 422,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 89,999 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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S947 FGU is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 349,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S947 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S947 FGU registered?

S947 FGU is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S947 FGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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