MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
400,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
slight oil mist on steering box
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 KGU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 284,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 KGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R235 KGU?
You can check the full history of R235 KGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R235 KGU registered?
R235 KGU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R235 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 KGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R235 KGU have outstanding finance?
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