MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
bulb inoperative in high level brake light
fuel cap slightly loose
n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak
n/s/r under wheel arch (at rear) slightly corroded
rubber boot split on n/s/f lower ball joint
slight movement in both front wheel bearings
bulb inoperative in high level brake light
fuel cap slightly loose
n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak
n/s/r under wheel arch (at rear) slightly corroded
rubber boot split on n/s/f lower ball joint
slight movement in both front wheel bearings
both headlamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated
exhaust system sitting low
slight misting of oil from n/s/r shock absorber
slight movement in o/s/f outer track rod end
slight movement in steering box idler arm
slightly smaller door mirror fitted to o/s
stone chip in o/s headlamp
unable to find seat belts to rear facing seats?
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
exhaust system sitting low
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads low
rear gearbox mounting broken
slight misting of oil from n/s/r shock absorber
slight movement in o/s/f outer track rod end
slight movement in steering box idler arm
slightly smaller door mirror fitted to o/s
stone chip in o/s headlamp
unable to find seat belts to rear facing seats?
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R496 DOB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R496 DOB, 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 R496 DOB registered?
R496 DOB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R496 DOB safe to buy?
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