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R466 XON

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 XON
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 111,424 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 111,420 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 94,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot floor excessively undersealed

both rear wheel inner arches have been heavily undersealed

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides of vehicle obscuring outer sills

vehicle has been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

Pass 29 May 2012 94,489 miles

boot floor excessively undersealed

both rear wheel inner arches have been heavily undersealed

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides of vehicle obscuring outer sills

vehicle has been heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,632 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,740 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 200,460 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 200,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 172,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 171,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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R466 XON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R466 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.

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R466 XON is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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