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R152 VAV

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,984 mi
Last recorded264,984 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 VAV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 264,984 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 248,910 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced couple of area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Shock Mount / Spring Mount front and rear of rear spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coupler of areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Shock Mount / Spring Mount Area front and rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 242,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 236,015 miles

n/s/ & o/s slight play in drop arms

n/s/ f & o/s/f wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2016 231,209 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn

Advise oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 231,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise o/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn

Advise oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 226,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 220,465 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 220,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 215,907 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 215,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 213,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 213,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 206,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,663 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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R152 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R152 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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R152 VAV is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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