MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside front tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock
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
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nail in nearside front tyre
Spare tyre defective
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)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R508 DOB?
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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.
Is R508 DOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R508 DOB shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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