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R239 JGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

336,811 mi
Last recorded336,811 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 336,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Slight play on steering idler

Fail 10 Jun 2019 336,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play on steering idler

Pass 5 Jun 2018 334,744 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play on nearside steering idler

Fail 1 Jun 2018 334,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubber broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play on nearside steering idler

Pass 17 May 2017 332,251 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2017 332,251 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2016 328,490 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 328,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 324,559 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 324,559 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 151,982 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 148,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 141,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 141,855 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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R239 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R239 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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R239 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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