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R386 XOG

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

269,979 mi
Last recorded269,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto187,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 XOG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 269,979 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 269,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 199,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 199,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear seats folded. Condition of headlights. Corrosion to inner wheel arches. Oil on steering pump. Discs worn. Covers to sills. Chip in screen.

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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R386 XOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R386 XOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R386 XOG registered?

R386 XOG is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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