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R376 XOG

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

345,346 mi
Last recorded345,346 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 XOG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 345,346 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 345,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 331,282 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 331,070 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 314,217 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 314,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 299,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are corroded and damaged but also have plastic covers fitted stopping full inspection

wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

front subframe offside rear anchorage bolt too short and bolt not reaching locking device in nut

Fail 20 Feb 2012 299,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are corroded and damaged but also have plastic covers fitted stopping full inspection

wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

front subframe offside rear anchorage bolt too short and bolt not reaching locking device in nut

Pass 28 Feb 2011 286,594 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2011 286,594 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 267,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 267,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 251,845 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 251,839 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 236,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 216,697 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 216,243 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 200,690 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 200,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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R376 XOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 R376 XOG, 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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R376 XOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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