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London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliable? We analysed 72,025 real MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 72,025 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.0%
Typical Mileage
337,520mi
Annual Mileage
21,868mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
28yrs

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.

77.5%
2010
73.1%
2009
69.5%
2008
75.5%
2007
66.7%
2006
77.4%
2004
65.5%
2003
70.4%
2002
68.7%
2001
67.1%
2000
66.4%
1999
63.5%
1998
66.4%
1997

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.

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,120
Headlamp aim too low 1,863
Registration plate lamp not working 1,851
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,820
position lamp(s) not working 1,605

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.

Low usage
14,570 mi/yr
Typical
21,868 mi/yr
Average
23,487 mi/yr
Heavy usage
30,279 mi/yr

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.

Average
14.8 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
28 years

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.

Median
337,520 mi
75th Percentile
421,954 mi
95th Percentile
566,137 mi
Max Recorded
5,000,000 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2010

77.5% MOT pass rate from 284 tests

Year to avoid
1998

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.

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Should 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.

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliable?
Based on 72,025 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze has a 67.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
The most common MOT failures are 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. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze does around 21,868 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze last?
Most London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models stay on UK roads for around 28 years based on our analysis of 6,297 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is 2010 with a 77.5% pass rate across 284 tests.