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R143 BMY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,990 mi
Last recorded9,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 BMY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,990 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 9,990 miles

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.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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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.

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The MOT history for R143 BMY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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