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1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?
Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R616 JGP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 187,945 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R616 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R616 JGP registered?
R616 JGP is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R616 JGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R616 JGP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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