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S245 TMY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

333,830 mi
Last recorded333,830 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto300,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 TMY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 333,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 333,830 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

exhust fouling rear bumper

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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S245 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S245 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 S245 TMY registered?

S245 TMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S245 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 TMY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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