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1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
327,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Indicator switch missing all (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp switch missing not checked as light stalk missing (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate switch missing (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weasher bottle insecure and empty (8.2.3)
2 highline brakelights out
Coolant cap missing
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R118 BMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 294,293 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R118 BMY, 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 28 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 R118 BMY registered?
R118 BMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 16 February 1998.
Is R118 BMY safe to buy?
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