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G225 UYX

1989 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 UYX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 133,305 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 133,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 128,098 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 128,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Dec 2006 128,029 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE/OFFSIDE REAR DOORS OUTER PANELS EXCESSCORROSION

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
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G225 UYX is a 1989 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G225 UYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 37 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G225 UYX registered?

G225 UYX is a 1989 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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