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R288 JGF

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

355,003 mi
Last recorded355,003 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 JGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 355,003 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2017 354,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 353,800 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 353,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 352,890 miles

1 x bulb in high level stop out

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 352,890 miles

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

1 x bulb in high level stop out

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 352,227 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 352,227 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 348,421 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 342,559 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 342,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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R288 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R288 JGF, 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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R288 JGF is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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