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R506 SKH

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Maroon Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

365,537 mi
Last recorded365,537 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 SKH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 365,537 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 220,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

blemises on paintwork

boot lid stiff to open

both front wheels close to fowling on undercover

floor corroding

front brake pads and discs worn

n/s r window inop

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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R506 SKH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Maroon with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R506 SKH, 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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How do I check the history of R506 SKH?

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What year was R506 SKH registered?

R506 SKH is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R506 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 SKH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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