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R499 DNE

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Orange Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,631 mi
Last recorded122,631 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 DNE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,003 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,501 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 107,484 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,043 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,035 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,665 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 158,639 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 145,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 145,612 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2006 135,421 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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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R499 DNE is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Orange with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R499 DNE, 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 R499 DNE registered?

R499 DNE is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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