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R486 XOH

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,391 mi
Last recorded27,391 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 XOH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 306,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 305,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 291,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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R486 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R486 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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What year was R486 XOH registered?

R486 XOH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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