CarVerify

Free Car Check

R463 XON

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

396,627 mi
Last recorded396,627 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 XON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 396,627 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 396,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 396,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 396,293 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 396,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 395,892 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 395,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 395,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 395,490 miles

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

o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted

o/s and n/s inner sill has fibre glass

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe paint

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch fibre glass

Pass 5 Sep 2010 395,243 miles

n/s rear outer wheel arch covered with filler/sealant can not be viewed or assessed

o/s outer sill and n/s outer sill have covers can not be assessed for rust or corrosion

o/s rear outer wheel arch covered with filler/sealant

rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

under chassis inner sills covered with sealant

Fail 5 Sep 2010 395,243 miles

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

n/s rear outer wheel arch covered with filler/sealant can not be viewed or assessed

o/s outer sill and n/s outer sill have covers can not be assessed for rust or corrosion

o/s rear outer wheel arch covered with filler/sealant

rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

under chassis inner sills covered with sealant

Pass 26 Aug 2009 394,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 394,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 380,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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
Full London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R463 XON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R463 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 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 R463 XON?

You can check the full history of R463 XON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R463 XON registered?

R463 XON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R463 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 XON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R463 XON have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R463 XON. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.