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R563 TGC

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,449 mi
Last recorded102,449 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 TGC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,449 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to boot area inner wheel arch

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheel arch

Offside low light output from headlamp dip beam

Fail 31 Oct 2019 102,449 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear corrosion to boot area inner wheel arch

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheel arch

Offside low light output from headlamp dip beam

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear tyres slight wearing inner edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion under floor few places and both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides front lower ball joint slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,448 miles

n/s/f lower balljoint has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,446 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,440 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit inner edge

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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R563 TGC is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R563 TGC, 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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R563 TGC is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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