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S723 LGN

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

272,431 mi
Last recorded272,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 LGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 272,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 272,107 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BRAKE PIPE ADRIFT (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 255,927 miles

Front power steering has light misting of fluid

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Differential slight leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 255,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Valance (6.1.B.2)

Front power steering has light misting of fluid

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Differential slight leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 248,493 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 248,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (Outer Sill behind door, marked with yellow chalk) (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 217,717 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 217,717 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 199,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 199,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 197,233 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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S723 LGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 284,278 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 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S723 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S723 LGN is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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