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R335 YON

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

388,321 mi
Last recorded388,321 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 YON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 388,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 370,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 340,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 308,938 miles

Advise slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 277,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 226,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 204,241 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

gear oil leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 188,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 168,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 156,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 145,497 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 145,477 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 130,003 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 130,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 113,791 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 113,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2006 229,699 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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R335 YON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R335 YON, 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 R335 YON registered?

R335 YON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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