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R35 AOP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,213 mi
Last recorded268,213 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AOP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 268,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot floor repaired and heavily undersealed

brake pipes have been undersealed

offside and nearside inner sills and floors have been repaired and heavily undersealed

plastic sill covers fitted and filled to inner sills and undersealed obscuring testable items

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

Fail 2 Dec 2013 268,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

boot floor repaired and heavily undersealed

brake pipes have been undersealed

offside and nearside inner sills and floors have been repaired and heavily undersealed

plastic sill covers fitted and filled to inner sills and undersealed obscuring testable items

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2012 260,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pedal rubber

rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2011 236,170 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underseal to vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2010 230,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 230,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 224,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 203,499 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 163,748 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 183,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 167,053 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 166,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R35 AOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R35 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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R35 AOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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