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R477 XOH

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests58 (26 pass, 32 fail)
Pass rate44.8%

Mileage

453,243 mi
Last recorded453,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 XOH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

26 pass 32 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 453,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all weld repairs covered in black sealer

Fail 3 Jan 2018 452,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired which was number 12 on vt30 sheet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured rear wheel arch inner wheel arch to cross beams weld fracture (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch to floor cross beam (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

vehicle in quiet corroded state

Fail 20 Dec 2017 452,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount plate corroded through (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in chassis marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount plate corroded through (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

vehicle in quiet corroded state

Pass 30 Jun 2017 447,279 miles

Rear shock absorber has tell tail signs that they have been leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 446,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has tell tail signs that they have been leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 437,615 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in underseal

Body has slight corrosion both nearside and offside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above shackle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside head lamp aim faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering arm nut covered in sealant

both outer sills covered by body trims

rear inner arches covered in mud

vehicle underside has a lot of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2017 437,519 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings big plate needs welding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both nearside and offside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above shackle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside head lamp aim faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills covered by body trims

rear inner arches covered in mud

vehicle underside has a lot of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2017 437,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 3rd & 4th body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower rear bush

Offside product on headlamp

Rear diff rough when rotated

Rear handbrake applied @ different rate

nearside outer sill cover fitted unable to see sill

welding repairs covered in undersill

Fail 29 Dec 2016 436,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by 3rd & 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)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to chassie (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure chassie fixing (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower rear bush

Offside product on headlamp

Rear diff rough when rotated

Rear handbrake applied @ different rate

Pass 24 Jun 2016 421,842 miles

Front n/s + o/s lower wishbone bush a little deteriorated

all welding repairs covered in black underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2016 421,299 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to underside near a body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + dust cover split (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount area above shackle pin/bush (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front n/s + o/s lower wishbone bush a little deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 407,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f dip beam was out at start of test then came on and stayed on during

Fail 16 Dec 2015 407,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all o/s/ lights not flashing when hazards are on (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f dip beam was out at start of test then came on and stayed on during

Pass 26 Jun 2015 397,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 397,467 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear n/s service brakes slow coming on

Slight play @ steering box

Weld to n/s/r inner to outer sill appears to have beel spot welded, all welding to that side/inner sill covered with sealer and underseal

Pass 12 Jan 2015 386,624 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f heavily worn on outer edge

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper split at edges

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Dec 2014 385,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f heavily worn on outer edge

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper split at edges

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 375,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 375,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

car is leaning to the right

slight movment at steering box

Pass 20 Jan 2014 363,528 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

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

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

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

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

Rust around steering box drop arm nut but secure

corrosion to rear N/S/R inner wheel arch

fuel tank pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper split at edges

slight flexing in steering box mount

Fail 17 Jan 2014 363,425 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

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

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

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

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

Rust around steering box drop arm nut but secure

corrosion to rear N/S/R inner wheel arch

fuel tank pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper split at edges

slight flexing in steering box mount

Fail 16 Jan 2014 363,353 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

Corrosion to rear of N/S/R inner wheel arch

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

Fuel tank pipes slightly corroded

O/S/R brake pipe clip missing but pipe secure

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

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

Rust around steering box drop arm nut but secure

Slight flexing in steering box mount

Fail 13 Jan 2014 363,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Corrosion to rear of N/S/R inner wheel arch

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

Fuel tank pipes slightly corroded

O/S/R brake pipe clip missing but pipe secure

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

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

Rear prop shaft bolts loose

Rust around steering box drop arm nut but secure

Slight flexing in steering box mount

Pass 11 Jul 2013 352,030 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 351,982 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust stud to manifold broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside side repeter dull

Some play @ steering drop arm

Pass 10 Jan 2013 340,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 338,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 338,907 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 330,356 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 330,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 330,318 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 318,623 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 318,349 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear service brake a little uneven when carrying out RBT

Pass 13 Jul 2011 305,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 305,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak @ rear pinion oil seal

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 292,491 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 292,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (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)

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

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

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

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

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 Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 283,396 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 282,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 272,092 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s rear seat mounting

Fail 21 Dec 2009 271,173 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion to o/s rear seat mounting

Pass 29 Jun 2009 270,924 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 270,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 255,736 miles

rear brake imbalance 30%

Fail 12 Nov 2008 255,222 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 248,592 miles

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 248,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 233,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 233,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 219,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 219,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2007 219,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 14 May 2007 218,975 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 209,509 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 208,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 208,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 198,584 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 198,584 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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R477 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 58 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.8%.

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 R477 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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R477 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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