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R475 XOH

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

391,813 mi
Last recorded391,813 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 XOH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 391,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 360,903 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 350,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 341,239 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 341,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 260,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 259,628 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 250,615 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2007 241,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 241,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 232,426 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 232,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 223,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 223,099 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 206,124 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 206,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R475 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R475 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R475 XOH registered?

R475 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R475 XOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 XOH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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