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R201 JGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

310,312 mi
Last recorded310,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 JGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 310,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 294,488 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear back box fouling slightly with rear bumper

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 279,541 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 279,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 266,012 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 266,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 254,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 317,320 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 317,320 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 307,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r handbrake low reading

Fail 26 Jul 2010 307,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted/worn

n/s/r handbrake low reading

Pass 16 Jul 2009 295,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 283,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pipe work tied to steering

Fail 16 Jul 2008 283,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

pipe work tied to steering

Pass 27 Jul 2007 268,312 miles

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

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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R201 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black 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 R201 JGX, 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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R201 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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