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R295 PHG

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 PHG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,422 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,730 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 51,678 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,188 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 10,188 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 180,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 180,369 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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R295 PHG 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 85.7%.

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 R295 PHG, 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 R295 PHG registered?

R295 PHG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R295 PHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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