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R220 JGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,735 mi
Last recorded290,735 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 JGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 290,735 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 290,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 May 2013 279,468 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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R220 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R220 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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R220 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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