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R603 EGN

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,010 mi
Last recorded200,010 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 EGN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2013 200,010 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2012 200,010 miles

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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R603 EGN is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 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 R603 EGN, 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 29 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 R603 EGN registered?

R603 EGN is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R603 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 EGN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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