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1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver
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ExpiredMileage
9,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 BMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver 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 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 284,278 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 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R143 BMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R143 BMY registered?
R143 BMY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R143 BMY safe to buy?
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