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R150 VAV

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

395,885 mi
Last recorded395,885 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 VAV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 395,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 395,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 391,727 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 391,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 384,703 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 384,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 374,619 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 374,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 366,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 366,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 359,830 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 359,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 356,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 356,234 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 353,234 miles

a slight play rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 353,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

a slight play rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 345,119 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 344,976 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 330,946 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 330,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 316,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 300,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 300,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,495 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front headlamp glass broken but not effecting headlamp aim

Pass 25 Apr 2006 271,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 271,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2005 257,057 miles

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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R150 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 R150 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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R150 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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