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R341 YON

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests47 (23 pass, 24 fail)
Pass rate48.9%

Mileage

598,061 mi
Last recorded598,061 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 YON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 24 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 598,061 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in under seal

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 597,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure chassis fixing (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

steering misaligned, when in the straight ahead position

Fail 27 Sep 2017 597,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4th body mount area towards wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

O/S/R brake hose ferrule damp

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight bind to N/S/R wheel

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 596,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill by rear facing seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

O/S/R brake hose ferrule damp

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight bind to N/S/R wheel

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 590,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear half (6.1.A.1)

vehicle very corroded to prescribed areas

welding covered with underseal

Fail 4 Apr 2017 590,471 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating and slight bind (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above shackle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear half (6.1.A.1)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

vehicle very corroded to prescribed areas

Pass 27 Sep 2016 579,294 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

all welding repairs covered in silicone/underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2016 578,477 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers seat floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 563,220 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight play @ drag link

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit and on both edge

Offside Front wheel bearing a little dry

Offside Rear Lower ball joint has slight play

all previous covered with body sealer

front brake imballance 29%

slight oil leak @ steering box

welding covered with underseal

Fail 31 Mar 2016 562,892 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings between 2nd and 3rd body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to outrigger @ area above shackle pin/bush (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ chassie fixing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch to body fill with filler/sealer (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight play @ drag link

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit and on both edge

Offside Front wheel bearing a little dry

Offside Rear Lower ball joint has slight play

all previous covered with body sealer

front brake imballance 29%

slight oil leak @ steering box

some wetness @ fuel tank

Pass 12 Oct 2015 553,323 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn front slipper (2.4.B.5)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 552,555 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 2nd body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount area above rear shackle pin/bush, also not attached to inner wing liner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn front slipper worn away (2.4.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn front slipper (2.4.B.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 537,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all welding repairs covered in black under sealer

Fail 25 Mar 2015 536,456 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 526,469 miles

all weld repairs covered in sealer

Fail 6 Oct 2014 525,853 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 515,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 515,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bad engine oil leak

fron o/s brake slow coming on when carring ou rb

Pass 28 Oct 2013 508,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 508,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 507,408 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Slight movement @ steering box fixing when shaken hard

Pass 21 Mar 2013 388,283 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 388,279 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2012 381,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r side light dim

signs of corrosion to n/s inner sill

Fail 8 Oct 2012 380,931 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r sidelight dim

Pass 17 Apr 2012 373,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 373,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 361,886 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 361,130 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 354,245 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 354,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 344,245 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 344,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 334,468 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 334,460 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 322,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 309,666 miles

Both front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 309,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 292,542 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

leaf spring clamp fouling fuel tank strap

nearside headlamp image slightly blurred

Pass 11 Apr 2008 274,459 miles

steering box damp

Fail 4 Apr 2008 274,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 261,046 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 261,026 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

slight oil dampness on brake valve on bulkhead

slight oil dampness on steering box

Pass 14 Mar 2007 250,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 249,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f upper wishbone bushes

slight wear in steering damper

Pass 17 Mar 2006 224,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 224,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R341 YON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.9%.

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 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 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 R341 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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R341 YON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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