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R115 NGT

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,223 mi
Last recorded228,223 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 NGT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 228,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 227,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 227,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 227,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 227,300 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R115 NGT is a 1997 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 80%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R115 NGT, 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 29 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 R115 NGT registered?

R115 NGT is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R115 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 NGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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