MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
584,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge low to 2mm
wheel arch covers showing signs of corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R443 KSX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R443 KSX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R443 KSX?
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What year was R443 KSX registered?
R443 KSX is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R443 KSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R443 KSX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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