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R34 AOP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

474,740 mi
Last recorded474,740 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 AOP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 474,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 466,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 454,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 442,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 427,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 412,121 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 394,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 373,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 354,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 335,700 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 335,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

max play in nearside steering idler

Pass 12 Apr 2006 316,760 miles

slight play in all hubs

led inop in centre brake light

offside front shocker lower bush worn

offside handbrake cable casing damaged

play in nearside steering idler

Fail 12 Apr 2006 316,760 miles

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

led inop in centre brake light

offside front shocker lower bush worn

offside handbrake cable casing damaged

play in nearside steering idler

slight play in all hubs

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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R34 AOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R34 AOP, 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 R34 AOP registered?

R34 AOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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