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R448 XON

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,251 mi
Last recorded231,251 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 XON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013 231,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 231,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 211,925 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiater deteriating

servo pipe rubbing on warter bottle

Pass 14 Apr 2008 163,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 120,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 120,440 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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R448 XON is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R448 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 R448 XON registered?

R448 XON is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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