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R225 JCA

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

716,143 mi
Last recorded716,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 JCA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 716,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SLIGHT LEAK ON FUEL TANK

Pass 19 Jul 2018 705,712 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 696,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 684,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 674,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 663,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 650,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 636,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 624,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 624,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 611,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 611,245 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 599,862 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 599,862 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 586,381 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 586,381 miles

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

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 576,068 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 576,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 564,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 550,234 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 550,234 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 525,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 511,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 510,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 499,817 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 499,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 473,493 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 473,493 miles

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

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 448,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 437,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 383,147 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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R225 JCA is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 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 R225 JCA, 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 29 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R225 JCA is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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