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R441 XON

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

368,111 mi
Last recorded368,111 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 XON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 368,111 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 367,913 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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 344,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 344,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 328,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 310,549 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 310,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 291,703 miles

advise near side + offside rear wheel arches + sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2006 263,011 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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R441 XON is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 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 R441 XON, 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 29 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 R441 XON registered?

R441 XON is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R441 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 XON shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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