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R415 BBA

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

295,824 mi
Last recorded295,824 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 BBA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 295,824 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 291,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 285,801 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 277,529 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 267,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 259,782 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 259,782 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 252,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 244,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 235,361 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 231,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 227,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 218,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 208,522 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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R415 BBA is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R415 BBA, 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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What year was R415 BBA registered?

R415 BBA is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R415 BBA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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