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R263 JGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,529 mi
Last recorded247,529 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 JGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 247,529 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides ,multiple mountings from front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Driver's seat insecure floor cracked, multiple areas (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion DOOR (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH AFFECTED BY REAR FOG LAMPS (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 234,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear small service brake imbalance

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION AROUND MORE THAN ONE BODY MOUNTING AND IS IN POOR CONDITION

body corroded inside rear wheel arches/sill area

Fail 21 Oct 2016 234,786 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear fog lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION AROUND MORE THAN ONE BODY MOUNTING AND IS IN POOR CONDITION

body corroded inside rear wheel arches/sill area

Pass 24 Nov 2015 223,755 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 223,755 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat to base and base to floor (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure above steering column shaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush,marked (2.5.A.1c)

Steering box insecure bolts loose ,marked (2.2.B.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body corroded in mounting areas

rear spring bushes worn

w/screen damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2014 208,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

park brake imbalanced

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 208,422 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

park brake imbalanced

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 192,049 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 192,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2013 176,757 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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R263 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R263 JGX, 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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R263 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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