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303,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All corrosion repairs covered in under seal
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn
engine leaking oil
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened wishbone area (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
engine leaking oil
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both outer sills covered
both sides rear spring slipper slightly worn
vehicle has corrosion to underside of vehicle
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both outer sills covered
both sides rear spring slipper slightly worn
vehicle has corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
welding repairs covered in undersill
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 1st mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brakes very close on imbalance at 29%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Slight oil dampness on steering box
Slight flexing in steering box mount
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Steering locking device insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brakes very close on imbalance at 29%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Slight oil dampness on steering box
Slight flexing in steering box mount
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all welding repairs covered in undersill, hard to inspect
both sills corroded and dirty
oil leak
slight corrosion to both sills and above rear fuel tank
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill @2 points (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both sills corroded and dirty
oil leak
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust down pipe stud snapped
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust down pipe stud snapped
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil leak from steering box
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil dampness on steering box
slight wear in all rear leaf spring bushes
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
slight oil dampness on steering box
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
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R356 COE is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R356 COE, 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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R356 COE is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 18 June 1998.
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