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S183 TMY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

268,018 mi
Last recorded268,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto300,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 TMY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 268,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 256,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 256,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 243,098 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 243,361 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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S183 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 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 S183 TMY, 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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What year was S183 TMY registered?

S183 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S183 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 TMY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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