MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
364,453 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underbody has been undersealed unable to fully examine brakepipes and chassis
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre worn outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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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R131 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 R131 VAV, 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 R131 VAV registered?
R131 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R131 VAV safe to buy?
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