MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
487,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
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R142 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R142 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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How do I check the history of R142 VAV?
You can check the full history of R142 VAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R142 VAV registered?
R142 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R142 VAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 VAV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R142 VAV have outstanding finance?
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