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R421 COE

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 COE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 141,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering joints

underside of offside front seat corroded but appears repair has been done from above

underside of vehicle heavily covered in undersill making inspection of prescribed areas extremely difficult

Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,919 miles

car body to underside + inner rear wheel arches covered with underseal

Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle subframe (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

car body to underside + inner rear wheel arches covered with underseal

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,024 miles

Fuel tank pipe damp

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Rust marks at front wheel nuts but secure

Under sill covering all of underbody

Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,816 miles

all underside and rear inner wheel arch repairs covered with underseal

Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,020 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 114,910 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,368 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 101,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,281 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,084 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,947 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,999 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,513 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 23,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,625 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,245 miles

rear brake imbalance 25%

steering box damp

Pass 8 Jan 2008 211,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 203,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 187,804 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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R421 COE is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 284,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R421 COE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R421 COE is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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