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R615 PHC

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

337,335 mi
Last recorded337,335 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 PHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 337,335 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 337,331 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 324,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 313,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 300,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ball joint rubbers

sub frame bushers

Pass 7 Jan 2011 286,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 273,674 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 262,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 246,926 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 246,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 220,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 187,451 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 187,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 153,177 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R615 PHC is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R615 PHC, 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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R615 PHC is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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