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R402 CRJ

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

301,803 mi
Last recorded301,803 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 CRJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 301,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 272,760 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated 30cm body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near drivers seat and seat belt (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

electrical wiring hanging around gearbox

oil leak around differental

Pass 28 Jul 2017 254,668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 254,629 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under o/s and n/s rear seats (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not automatically parking (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 236,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 222,363 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 222,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 205,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 188,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 162,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 141,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 141,141 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 92,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,385 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,688 miles

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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R402 CRJ is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R402 CRJ, 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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R402 CRJ is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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