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

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Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto reliable? We analysed 769 real MOT tests across 147 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 769 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.0%
Typical Mileage
321,157mi
Annual Mileage
18,779mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
28yrs

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, track rod end ball joint has excessive play and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto.

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

61.7%
2001
65.4%
2000
61.8%
1999
68.8%
1998

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 34
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 30
suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing 25
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 24
Headlamp aim too low 21

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
10,713 mi/yr
Typical
18,779 mi/yr
Average
20,742 mi/yr
Heavy usage
27,794 mi/yr

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto 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 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2001 175 61.7% 288,160 342,934 405,868
2000 191 65.4% 279,902 340,150 410,287
1999 173 61.8% 301,822 349,797 415,671
1998 176 68.8% 100,000 187,945 279,666

How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto Last?

Based on 147 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.6 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
28 years

London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
321,157 mi
75th Percentile
393,678 mi
95th Percentile
527,118 mi
Max Recorded
672,046 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

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

Best year
1998

68.8% MOT pass rate from 176 tests

Year to avoid
2001

61.7% MOT pass rate from 175 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.8% across 176 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.7% — 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 Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR 65.0% 769 321,157 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 Bronze 67% 72,025 337,520 mi 28 yrs
Kia Stonic 2 Isg 97.4% 391 35,167 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 Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.0% across 769 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (62 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (59), and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (50). 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 Auto owner drives around 18,779 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 Auto 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 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto reliable?
Based on 769 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto has a 65.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto does around 18,779 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto last?
Most London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models stay on UK roads for around 28 years based on our analysis of 147 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?
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 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is 1998 with a 68.8% pass rate across 176 tests.