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R264 MDY

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

267,572 mi
Last recorded267,572 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 MDY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 267,572 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 267,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 262,548 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 251,542 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 214,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 232,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 223,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 215,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 205,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 197,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 197,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 185,253 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 185,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 170,637 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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R264 MDY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R264 MDY, 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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What year was R264 MDY registered?

R264 MDY is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R264 MDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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