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J2 TXY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

484,157 mi
Last recorded484,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TXY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 484,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 484,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 16 Jun 2016 484,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 16 Dec 2014 470,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 422,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 387,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 362,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 362,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 162,613 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 131,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 330,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 131,241 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 131,238 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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J2 TXY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J2 TXY, 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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What year was J2 TXY registered?

J2 TXY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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