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R461 XOH

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests45 (22 pass, 23 fail)
Pass rate48.9%

Mileage

276,958 mi
Last recorded276,958 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 XOH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

22 pass 23 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 276,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 276,651 miles

Driver's seat insecure corroded floor (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn front (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 1st mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn front (2.4.B.5)

Pass 24 May 2017 269,830 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on both side, worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 269,830 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 501 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on both side, worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 269,534 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill 2nd 3rd body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure fixing bracket (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4th body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st body mount area @ bracket, covered with sealer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill 4th body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on both side, worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slow coming on when carrying out RBT

Offside Rear position lamp a little bright, and only very slight improvement when fog lamp is switched on

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak @ steering box + rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2016 263,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 263,774 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 1st mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 4th mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 1st mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn front (2.4.B.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 258,267 miles

Nearside Front exhaust repaired with sealer

Nearside Front exhaust stud broken @ manifold

Nearside Rear spring eye bushes has excess play

Offside Front slight wetness @ steering box

Offside Front small rust hole @ side bracket of 1st body mount

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion between shoch ashorber and fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 257,881 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st body mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front exhaust stud broken @ manifold

Nearside Rear spring eye bushes has excess play

Offside Front slight wetness @ steering box

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion between shoch ashorber and fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 250,170 miles

Corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Nearside Front manifold stud broken

Nearside Front worn on its inner edge

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

Oil leak from diff pinion

brake disc worn on n/s/f + o/s/f

Fail 3 Nov 2015 249,796 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 4th body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn both slipper (2.4.B.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Front manifold stud broken

Nearside Front worn on its inner edge

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

Offside Rear service brake slow coming on when carrying out RBT

brake disc worn on n/s/f + o/s/f

Pass 4 Jun 2015 244,279 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle covered in sealant and under seal do unable to check perscribed areas fully

Fail 2 Jun 2015 244,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle covered in sealant and under seal do unable to check perscribed areas fully

Fail 28 May 2015 243,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 243,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 236,468 miles

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

vehicle leaning down at o/s

Fail 19 Nov 2014 236,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 230,699 miles

Exhaust down pipe stud snapped off

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 230,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Exhaust down pipe stud snapped off

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 222,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 222,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear n/s service brake slow coming on when carrying out RBT

Pass 5 Jun 2013 241,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 214,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 207,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 207,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 May 2012 201,434 miles

Front o/s tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 21 May 2012 200,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front o/s tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 194,830 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 194,385 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 188,019 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 188,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear brake squeeking when carrying out RBT

Pass 25 Nov 2010 182,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 175,378 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 175,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 168,099 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 168,052 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 155,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 146,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 146,615 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 136,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 136,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 128,004 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 230,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 113,085 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 113,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R461 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.9%.

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 R461 XOH, 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.

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R461 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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