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R282 JGX

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,887 mi
Last recorded158,887 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 JGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 158,887 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

general corrosion to bodywork

Fail 29 May 2019 158,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

general corrosion to bodywork

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,089 miles

rear differential noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2017 149,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

rear differential noisy

Pass 9 May 2017 144,319 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 144,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box, drop arm (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 139,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 132,819 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff is leaking oil

Slight play in NS steering joints

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,842 miles

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

O/S/F steering box has a slight leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop shaft has slight play

Slight play in steering

Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,844 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,034 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 78,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 65,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R282 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R282 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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R282 JGX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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