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R41 AOP

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,589 mi
Last recorded205,589 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 AOP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 205,589 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/ inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 204,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/ inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 191,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 186,067 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 186,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2009 180,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 180,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 161,160 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 160,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 138,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 138,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 138,573 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in both wheel bearings

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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R41 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 R41 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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R41 AOP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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