London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze car check
Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliable? We analysed 72,025 real MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze? Enter the reg for a free check:
The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze.
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Number Plates
Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 284 | 77.5% | 39,110 | 132,797 | 260,558 |
| 2009 | 331 | 73.1% | 110,389 | 180,924 | 256,887 |
| 2008 | 197 | 69.5% | 57,430 | 148,693 | 277,192 |
| 2007 | 147 | 75.5% | 62,734 | 121,688 | 226,872 |
| 2006 | 54 | 66.7% | 165,480 | 270,551 | 345,882 |
| 2004 | 62 | 77.4% | 119,484 | 171,472 | 251,639 |
| 2003 | 174 | 65.5% | 176,555 | 227,744 | 311,106 |
| 2002 | 2,847 | 70.4% | 251,462 | 346,498 | 435,168 |
| 2001 | 20,470 | 68.7% | 266,133 | 351,175 | 439,018 |
| 2000 | 18,073 | 67.1% | 270,397 | 351,567 | 431,526 |
| 1999 | 17,003 | 66.4% | 249,246 | 337,668 | 420,545 |
| 1998 | 11,440 | 63.5% | 200,000 | 294,293 | 384,811 |
| 1997 | 830 | 66.4% | 208,143 | 326,777 | 408,017 |
How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Last?
Based on 6,297 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze vehicles on UK roads.
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.5% MOT pass rate from 284 tests
63.5% MOT pass rate from 11,440 tests
The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.5% across 284 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze THIS CAR | 67.0% | 72,025 | 337,520 mi | 28 yrs |
| London Taxis Int TX4 | 72.9% | 310,078 | 165,288 mi | 20 yrs |
| London Taxis Int Tx II | 70.4% | 168,997 | 255,001 mi | 24 yrs |
| London Taxis Int TX1 Silver | 67.7% | 44,664 | 330,738 mi | 28 yrs |
| Nissan Juke N-connecta Dig-t S-a | 89.7% | 27,205 | 20,972 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the London Taxis Int TX4 (72.9% pass rate) and the London Taxis Int Tx II (70.4% pass rate), the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze trails behind on MOT reliability.
Found a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific London Taxis Int TX1 BronzeShould you buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.0% across 72,025 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (4,326 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (3,069), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2,916). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze owner drives around 21,868 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.