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R508 DOB

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,604 mi
Last recorded44,604 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver284,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 DOB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,604 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,273 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 489,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 489,465 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 474,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 459,262 miles

Offside front tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock

Fail 11 Mar 2010 459,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock

Pass 18 Sep 2009 447,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 447,032 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2009 432,076 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 432,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 416,576 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 416,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 397,925 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 397,895 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 380,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 380,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 363,171 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 363,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 344,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 329,250 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 329,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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R508 DOB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 284,278 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 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R508 DOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R508 DOB registered?

R508 DOB is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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