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R620 GBA

1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

359,895 mi
Last recorded359,895 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze294,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 GBA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 359,895 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 354,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 12 Nov 2014 350,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Nov 2014 350,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 350,291 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

n/s centre seatbelt stalk cover missing but stalk still working

o/s/f door rubber seal damaged

o/s/f door stay broken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 334,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 317,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 317,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 292,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 271,121 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 250,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 246,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 245,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 238,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 223,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 205,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 183,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 151,140 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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R620 GBA is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R620 GBA, 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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R620 GBA is a 1998 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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