CarVerify

Free Car Check

R159 NDM

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

311,592 mi
Last recorded311,592 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 NDM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
View full London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 311,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 305,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 305,582 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 303,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 303,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 297,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 297,272 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 290,724 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 290,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 281,080 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 280,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 272,686 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 258,989 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 258,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 238,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 238,483 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 238,481 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 231,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 219,131 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 219,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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
Full London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R159 NDM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R159 NDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R159 NDM?

You can check the full history of R159 NDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R159 NDM registered?

R159 NDM is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R159 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 NDM shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R159 NDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R159 NDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.