MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
338,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?
Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.
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R242 KGU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 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.
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What year was R242 KGU registered?
R242 KGU is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R242 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 KGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R242 KGU have outstanding finance?
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