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S365 DGJ

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

513,205 mi
Last recorded513,205 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto300,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 DGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 513,205 miles

Front brake discs badly lipping

Timing belt freying

Fail 29 Mar 2018 513,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing Seatbelt clip missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs badly lipping

Timing belt freying

Pass 7 Nov 2013 377,957 miles

slight oil leak near gearbox

steering box damp

Fail 1 Nov 2013 377,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak near gearbox

steering box damp

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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S365 DGJ is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S365 DGJ, 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 S365 DGJ registered?

S365 DGJ is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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