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R449 XON

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

374,996 mi
Last recorded374,996 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 XON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 374,996 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Feb 2010 374,992 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 368,242 miles

Fuel pie chaffing on steering column

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 357,663 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 357,663 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 345,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 316,619 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 289,472 miles

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

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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R449 XON is a 1997 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 75%.

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 R449 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 R449 XON registered?

R449 XON is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R449 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 XON shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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