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R120 NGT

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

499,999 mi
Last recorded499,999 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NGT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 499,999 miles

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 499,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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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R120 NGT is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R120 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 R120 NGT registered?

R120 NGT is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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